‘Nowhere near where we expect’ – Ireland stars full of regret as Andy Farrell questions their ‘fight’ after French lesson

Andy Farrell rues first-half display after Ireland’s loss to France

Rúaidhrí O’Connor in Paris

Today at 08:21

Andy Farrell questioned his Ireland team’s “fight” and said they lacked “intent” in their opening night hammering at the hands of France and his players were not about to disagree with their boss.

Farrell didn’t pull punches on his players post-match.