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03rd Nov 2015

“We let ourselves down” – Jamie Heaslip speaks about the World Cup

Some honest words from the Irish star

Colm Boohig

Live from the Web Summit.

Jamie Heaslip has been speaking business today at the Web Summit, but when prompted to talk about Ireland’s World Cup campaign, he didn’t hold back.

Speaking about the World Cup for the first time since the Argentina defeat, Heaslip said:

“We let ourselves down in the first ten minutes against Argentina, although we responded well afterwards, it was too late.”

CARDIFF, WALES - OCTOBER 18: Ireland players show their dejection at the final whistle after losing the 2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter Final match between Ireland and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on October 18, 2015 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

He did reflect warmly though on the amazing atmosphere during that famous group game against France, saying that the day was “the most mental match I ever been involved in, it was unbelievable”.

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