Bemand hopeful Ireland's injury issues will clear up for quarter-final

It's France next up in a quarter-final in Exeter.

REGROUP: Ireland Head Coach Scott Bemand speaks in a team huddle after the match. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ireland took a blow to their pride in Brighton at the hands of New Zealand. They suffered physically with it, Stacey Flood, Edel McMahon and Eve Higgins all making way early with injuries. Not great with a World Cup quarter-final seven days distant.

Flood first.