Hickie: You have to go and say you’re going to win it

MEETING expectations has proven difficult for Irish rugby’s ‘Golden Generation’ in this World Cup.

Fri, 14 Sep, 2007 - 01:00

Edward Newman

They’re conscious of the thousands of supporters expending energy and money following in the hope that Brian O’Driscoll and co were about to embark on something special after last season’s incredible highs.

Instead Ireland look bereft of the spark and the initiative of last season.

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