Ireland's hopes and mood shifted in 80 minutes - reaction

Ireland's positive outlook on their rugby side's chances of winning th...

OITA, Japan - Ireland’s positive outlook on their rugby side’s chances of winning their first Rugby World Cup title shifted within the space of 80 minutes of furious onslaught from a fired up Japan side, former captain Brian O’Driscoll has said.

“The mood of the whole country has shifted in 80 minutes,” said O’Driscoll, who is now a pundit for British broadcaster ITV. “I for one didn’t see that happening. The winner of Pool A is scheduled to meet the runners-up of Pool B, currently expected to be South Africa, in the quarter-finals, while the runners-up are projected to face the three-time champions the All Blacks, if there are no further upsets.

“The All Blacks would much rather meet Japan or Scotland in the playoffs than an Irish team which is no longer awed by the black jerseys before them.

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