O’Sullivan: indiscipline cost us dearly

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN didn’t appear like someone whose job was on the line after another sub-standard display against a better, more cohesive France at the Stade de France last night.

He accepted he was beaten by the better team – but didn’t elaborate on Ireland’s chances of qualifying from the Pool of Death after next weekend final group game against Argentina. But again he didn’t accept the blame for another rudderless display bereft of craft and inspiration.

“Obviously we’re disappointed to be beaten. The better team won. There were areas where I was disappointed. Number one was our discipline which up to half time was eight against us. That’s as many as we gave away in 80 minutes of a rugby game last season.