The Irish Independent's Hugh Farrelly argues that Ireland must start planning for the future and the 2015 World Cup following the disappointments of New Zealand.
"With the core of the Ireland squad -- the oldest at the World Cup -- unlikely to be around for England 2015, now is the time for younger provincial players to put their hands up.
"The Six Nations is three months away but with Wales and France carrying extra confidence after their World Cup achievements and England driven by the desire to prove their critics wrong, it is shaping up to be one of the most competitive of all.
"Ireland cannot go into that tournament with any World Cup exit residue if they are to prosper in that company.
"The hangover cure starts now -- and it starts with the provinces."
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