Farrell also demanded the experience in Paris must stand to his new-look, injury-hit squad in the longer term. “It was almost as though we were ready for them to play wet weather rugby and they wasn’t, you know?” Farrell said. “Sometimes you want a bit more grunt and I suppose that’s the opposite of composure really. “I think that’s what was lacking.”The Ireland players are set for an uncomfortable review on Monday morning as the management consider selection options. He can be very pleased with himself.”Satisfaction, however, is not the overriding emotion running through the Ireland camp this weekend.

Source: Irish Examiner February 07, 2026 15:05 UTC