‘It’s irrelevant’ – Andy Farrell rejects notion Ireland will be undercooked as he demands big performance

Andy Farrell during an Ireland media conference at The Peninsula Hotel in Chicago. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Andy Farrell says Ireland will need to deliver a world-class performance to beat the All Blacks at Soldier Field on Saturday, but he says the lack of game-time his players have experienced during the curtailed run-in to the match will not hold them back.

While he acknowledged the majority of his players have played little rugby, the head coach challenged them to find a way to perform against a New Zealand side who have played six matches since the Lions’ third Test match in Australia.

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