Plenty of positives for Ireland – Farrell

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MARCH 14: Ireland coach Andy Farrell looks on during the warm up prior to the Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield on March 14, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

IRELAND will not sulk after their nine-game winning streak came to an end in Paris despite a “fighting” performance, says head coach Andy Farrell.
At one stage the hosts were in front by 15 points but Ireland fought back well in the second half.
“In the end it was two good sides going at it. Maybe at 22-7 down people might have thought it was a step too far but the lads didn't,” Farrell said. “There are plenty of positives. It’s hard to take when you’ve put such a tough shift in like that, especially with the fight and character that we had to come back.
“Their character shone through a...

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