Jack Conan dismisses notion Ireland will be underdone in Chicago

Tadhg Beirne display for Munster against Leinster an example of what players can do on first day out, says No 8

The clash against New Zealand will be Jack Conan's first appearance of the season. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Jack Conan says a lack of game-time won’t hold him and his Ireland teammates back when they take on New Zealand in Chicago next week.

The Leinster No 8 was withdrawn from his side’s defeat to Munster as a precaution last weekend, so the clash with the All Blacks will be his first appearance of the season.

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