Misfiring Irish stars due ‘big match’, insists coach O’Donovan

NIALL O’Donovan predicts Ireland have the potential to produce one big World Cup performance - and he’s confident tomorrow is the day.

Thousands of Irish fans have travelled to Bordeaux and Paris for Ireland’s pool fixtures against Namibia, Georgia and France but left despondent at three under-par performances in a horror tournament for Brian O’Driscoll’s men.

Moreover, the travelling support and those in Ireland are puzzled as to malaise within the team, one that was tipped to reach at least a semi-final but now is likely to face elimination — barring a miracle — against Argentina tomorrow.