Ireland's error-filled performance in the 23-13 defeat by New Zealand leaves head coach Andy Farrell with much to ponder.
For the first time since France left Dublin victorious in the 2021 Six Nations, Ireland's players greeted full-time at Aviva Stadium with bowed heads and hands on hips as New Zealand celebrated a 23-13 win.
It was a different story here, however, as the home supporters headed for the exits even before Damian McKenzie booted the ball into the crowd to seal the All Blacks' first win on Irish soil since 2016.This one did not come close - even though the stage had been set perfectly.. To mark the sense of occasion, there was even a fancy pre-game lightshow and a hair-raising Irish roar when the home side advanced to meet a haka led by Ioane.
"Andy Goodman came in as the attack coach to replace Mike Catt, but he'll be scratching his head at the minute because it just didn't seem to have the same fluidity we're used to seeing from this team in green."For the Ireland players, a grim post-match review awaits on Sunday, but Farrell may already be mulling over his selection for Friday's match against Argentina, who have beaten New Zealand and world champions South Africa this year.
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