Six Nations talking points: Did we expect too much of this Irish side?

Patience needs to be the key to allow the development of a new team and a new style

Ireland's Nicole Cronin dejected after the game

It could be a while before McWilliam’s newbies hatch

The new Irish boss has an openly declared philosophy of expansive rugby and is encouraging his young team to express themselves and run the ball. That was shown by glimpses of exciting off-loading and running in the first half but how expansive can you be if the opposition has 68% of possession?