Ireland blown away as Blacks’ blast breaks resistance

THERE was a sharp edge to Declan Kidney’s tone that we don’t often hear after Saturday’s defeat by the All Blacks.

It was more borne out of frustration from a disjointed sloppy performance from his side that allowed the tourists off the hook on a day when they might have been vulnerable against a top quality side.

The New Zealanders fell well short of the high levels they have set for themselves with players who have illuminated the rugby world with their skills, dropping the ball, getting in each other’s way and turning possession over.