The best we can do is beat Ireland convincingly in Aberdeen and hope that the weather also affects Ireland's match against Holland.

It was frustrating, but there is nothing to be gained from moping. Our best retort is to go out against Ireland and perform to our capabilities. If that happens, we give ourselves a chance.

I'm excited about that match. If I control it, I should beat him.

I hope we can actually bring about fairly soon a situation in Northern Ireland where everybody, even those who, at the moment, are skeptical of the process, can feel safe and confident.

This year it was warm weather, that is why there is early bloom. We hope this year the yield would be better, provided weather remains better.

All you can really do is hope to hang on and weather the storm. They are so good at executing their offense. They are going to be real tough to beat.