The Joe Schmidt era is over and it has ended in a crushing defeat to New Zealand that sees them march on to the World Cup semi-final and Ireland in the familiar position of searching for answers.

Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O’Connor pick through the rubble of an abject performance from an Irish team that made errors, gave away penalties and played into the hands of the best team in the world when it mattered most.

They discuss the coach’s post-match comments, assess the impact of this loss on Schmidt’s legacy and also praise the All Blacks who delivered a sensational performance that ends Ireland’s journey in Japan.

The Joe Schmidt era is over and it has ended in a crushing defeat to New Zealand that sees them march on to the World Cup semi-final and Ireland in the familiar position of searching for answers.<br><br>Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O’Connor pick through the rubble of an abject performance from an Irish team that made errors, gave away penalties and played into the hands of the best team in the world when it mattered most.<br><br>They discuss the coach’s post-match comments, assess the impact of this loss on Schmidt’s legacy and also praise the All Blacks who delivered a sensational performance that ends Ireland’s journey in Japan.

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