Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to bounce back from All Blacks loss

Only once during the Farrell era, which spans 51 games, have his side been beaten twice in a row.

By contributor By Ed Elliot, PA, Dublin
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Andy Farrell, centre, watches Ireland warm up
Andy Farrell, centre, saw his side lose to New Zealand last week (Brian Lawless/PA)

Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are determined to continue their enviable track record of immediately bouncing back from defeats as they prepare to host Argentina.

Los Pumas are due at the Aviva Stadium on Friday evening, with the hosts seeking a response to a dispiriting 23-13 loss to New Zealand in their Autumn Nations Series opener.

Only once during the Farrell era, which spans 51 games, have his side been beaten twice in a row – defeats to Wales and France at the start of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations.

The Englishman feels the pain of previous setbacks has been eased by instantly returning to winning ways and has spoken with his players about maintaining the trend.

“That’s certainly been addressed,” said Farrell.