How was your World Cup?

Girvan Dempsey: Once Geordan Murphy was injured, Dempsey was the only realistic option at full-back.

Although he lacks Murphy's cutting edge he is brave and dependable. Had a couple of bad handling errors against France but overall did exactly what it said on the tin. 6

Denis Hickie: Lethal finisher who was in the form of his life until he was injured against Australia. Although unlikely to have made much difference against France, Ireland need him back as soon as possible. 8