Stand-in skipper James Ryan admits indiscipline contributed to Ireland blowing their Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam hopes in Paris. Andy Farrell’s spirited side scored three tries to Les Bleus’ two and threatened a stunning comeback from 22-7 down. “It was very tough and they’re a very serious pack,” Leinster lock Ryan said of the physical test in the French capital. “When you give them access into the game through little mistakes, handling errors and a little bit of indiscipline at times, the whole game becomes much harder. Ryan, who deputised as captain due to Johnny Sexton’s hamstring injury, says Ireland will learn from the loss ahead of hosting Italy on February 27.

Source: Irish Independent February 13, 2022 18:24 UTC