The Irish Rugby Football Union’s review into Ireland’s dismal World Cup campaign will be presented to the union’s executive committee on Monday.

Brian Porteous of the Genesis consultants group was commissioned to conduct the review.

His work included interviewing the Irish management and players.

Ireland went into the World Cup with high hopes but after struggling to beat Namibia and Georgia, defeats by France and Argentina ended their campaign.

Irrespective of what the review says, head coach Eddie O’Sullivan is likely to remain in his job. However, a poor Six Nations campaign will put more pressure on him to step down.

The review could suggest some internal changes which the IRFU may take on board. The re-appointment of a team manager to take some of the pressure of the coach, is one option that is certain to be considered.

Former Ireland centre and Munster stalwart Brian O’Brien stepped down from that post two seasons ago and his role as advisor and father figure to the players, and as a deflection shield from the media, was missed.

Current Ireland A manager Joe Miles, who is a former chairman of old Ireland selection panel, would be a strong candidate to step into any new role that is created by the IRFU when the considser the review, the results of which are unokely to be made public.

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