"It's devastating for the players. They're a good group of lads and there's some really good players in the room as well. They just need to try and reset.

"Honestly, it was one of those days when it looked like a game too many.

"We've got to be aware, probably the last seven to eight weeks have been emotional.

"The playing group and staff has been through a fair bit and little things went against us in the game and probably opened up some wounds.

"I'm disappointed I couldn't get some smiles on faces in that changing room. That's probably my regret today."

Sherratt also acknowledged what the Welsh fans are going through.

"I'm upset for them as well," said Sherratt.

"The public support has been unbelievable for the group and myself personally so I'd like to thank them for that.

"Even at the end there, when they're obviously hurting, there's going to be probably an emotional reaction.

"The support they've given the team and myself over the past four weeks has been brilliant."