We're in a crisis, admits Irish coach

[Burgs]

We're in a crisis, admits Irish coach

September 19, 2007

Paris: Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan says his team are in crisis after two faltering victories at the World Cup.

Asked if he agreed with the perception his team was in trouble after stuttering past Namibia and Georgia, O'Sullivan replied: "I can understand that. Yes, I'd describe it as a crisis."

Captain Brian O'Driscoll disagreed. "I think as players, we are confident and there is no reason to panic," he said. "There is as much pressure on France as there is on Ireland."

O'Sullivan has named Eoin Reddan to make his World Cup debut in place of halfback Peter Stringer to take on France on Sunday.

AP

[Jethro]

Crisis, what Crisis ... as Irish bury their heads in the sand. Bugger was hoping they would knock out France.....

[Seldom]

Me too.