"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."
Ireland must deliver a world-class performance to beat the All Blacks at Soldier Field. The majority of players have had limited game-time during a curtailed run-in to the match. The head coach expects that limited match minutes will not hold the team back and has challenged the squad to find a way to perform. New Zealand have played six matches since the Lions' third Test match in Australia, giving them substantially more recent competitive exposure. The contrast in match sharpness frames a significant preparation challenge ahead of Saturday's fixture.
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