Just a win is still a win. Ireland 14 Georgia 10

Ireland V Georgia
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It was a very warm evening in Bordeaux and for the second time in 6 days the Irish team were hugely disappointing. They played much better than in the Namibian game. But were still only average. Georgia played the match of their lives - with a fire and passion that was Irish (Munster-like) in intensity. After the game they came out to applaud the fans. They got a standing ovation from French, Georgian and Irish fans in equal measure and they deserved nothing less. The Irish team rightly returned to the dressing room to try to figure out why they under-performed for a second week on the trot.

Are we there yet?
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So our trip to Bordeaux fell short of expectations on the rugby side - but was still very enjoyable. The atmosphere in Bordeaux was fantastic the food and the wine were great. The performance was disappointing - a win is a win a missed bonus point is irrelevant to the goal of a semi-final place. It's all about beating France next week in Paris - it has always been about that since Croke Park last February.