Fans go from high to devastating lows following Ireland’s loss to New Zealand
Irish rugby players react emotionally on the pitch after the final whistle blows against New Zealand marking the end of their Rugby World Cup campaign and the end of an era for this team. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/InphoOctober 13, 2023
Before a ball was even kicked on Saturday night the sense of anticipation and hope among the Irish crowd was unmistakable. Irish fans made their presence known asperformed the haka before kick off in Paris The team face down New Zealand in a figure of 8 to honour Anthony Foley whose 7 year anniversary happened this week.Before the half hour mark, Bundee Aki scored this try bringing Ireland to within two points of New Zealand.
A legend of the game. You’ve had a stellar career, Johnny. Thank you for all the battles over the years 👏Fans were emotional on watching Johnny Sexton’s last press conference as he talks about his career, ‘It’s been a dream come true really, for all of us, and I include today as well.’And that viral moment where Sexton’s son told him he was ‘still the best’, caught the feeling of many rugby fans.
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