Keith Wood and All Black legend Sean Fitzpatrick were in studio with the William Webb Ellis trophy this afternoon. The two talked about Ireland’s chances against the All-Blacks next weekend, what sort a response can be expected after yesterday’s defeat to Australia and what Joe Schmidt can do to get his side settled and playing how he wants.

But rather than focus exclusively on the gloom brought about by yesterday’s game there was plenty of talk of All-Blacks versus Ireland memories, potential techniques for breaking the intimidation of the haka and Zinfan Brrok’s overnight obsession with hurling.