That’s largely because of how followers of this Ireland team have been put through the emotional wringer. You know yourself: from doom to delirium… and, well, back again when they were only 12-10 up at half-time against Wales. Dupont is deserving of his throne.”Jamie also tried to rein in the delirium by saying “not to be Debbie Downer, but…” But? “Some of the accuracy hasn’t been there,” said Simon generously, “if you look at that Twickenham performance, we’re nowhere near it.” Doom to delirium to doom? Neither doom nor delirium, somewhere in between.

Source: The Irish Times March 07, 2026 07:18 UTC