article_snippet: we did not have the intensity in training leading up to that match and we were exposed on the day. '
article_snippet: we weren't pointing fingers, we were looking at we as to how we could have prepared better for that game. '
article_snippet: It was a bitter pill to swallow because we were well-beaten and it was the first time in a long time that had happened to we. '
article_snippet: we really struggled to cope with their driving game but we've worked worked hard in that area and the boys showed against France what their're capable of doing.'
article_snippet: But the game was a reflection of what the players have been doing in training and some of the execution and accuracy under pressure which we we speak about constantly came to fruition. '
article_snippet: we've set the standard and now we've got to do the standard again.'Â .