So says Rugby Journalist Ruiadhri O Connor.
Ireland's experienced players couldn't perform on the biggest stage at the highest point in their careers and there's a lot of questions to answer as to why that's the case.
Thats the view of rugby journalist for the Irish Independent Ruiadhri O'Connor who has been covering the team in Japan
He says new coach Andy Farrell must use his experience to make some tough decisions on the make up of the squad:
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