New reality replaces Adelaide high

NOTHING too serious should be read into Ireland’s two day deferment of the selection of their World Cup team to face Australia in the Telstra Stadium on Saturday.

Considering the physical nature of last Sunday's clash with Argentina, it was inevitable the players would be carrying a number of knocks and bruises.

Alan Quinlan is gone, and with David Wallace arriving yesterday, coach Eddie O'Sullivan had further options to ponder.