Ireland too often ran the ball from inside their own 22 and the Irish boss acknowledged his side could have employed better game management. “I thought we didn't exit as good as what we've done in the past,” Farrell said. “And when we kept going out the back and playing off slow ball, then we're playing into their hands really. “It just shows that the whole of the squad is hungry to be part of it and grow their squad. It's nice to feel that the whole squad thinks it's their team, you know, and they're all trying to contribute to us pushing forward.”

Source: Irish Examiner March 08, 2026 06:51 UTC