Writing in the Irish Independent, Hugh Farrelly implores Declan Kidney to have a tactical overhaul of the Ireland side following their narrow win over the USA.
"Ireland went into their opening World Cup assignment stressing the need to enjoy themselves. This, they said, would see them produce their best rugby and get the campaign off to a positive start.
"There was not a whole lot to enjoy yesterday. Ireland were poor -- worryingly poor when you consider they have produced just one compelling performance (against England in March) to reflect upon from more than 12 months of rugby -- and the echoes of 2007 were sounding loud and clear at Taranaki Stadium.
"This wasn't a warm-up match with nothing at stake; this was the biggest stage of all, with the rugby world watching."
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