Firm to probe Ireland’s World Cup failure

IRISH rugby chiefs have employed independent consultancy firm, Genesis, to assist in their review of the Irish team’s performance at the Rugby World Cup.

Eddie O’Sullivan’s side failed dismally to emerge from the Pool Stages of the competition with unimpressive victories over Namibia and Georgia followed by defeats to host nation France and Argentina leading to calls for the coach’s sacking.

The review will include consultation with ‘team management, IRFU administration and others’ along with the players who will be questioned confidentially by Genesis officials.