Best: We fell well short of standards

IRISH hooker Rory Best views Saturday’s defeat to Scotland as one of the most chastening lessons of his rugby career.

The Triple Crown dream in tatters, Best bravely faced up to the fact that his below-par display contributed to Ireland’s sad farewell to Croke Park.

The 39-times capped Ulster hooker admitted his failure to find the target at line-out time had been a crucial part of Ireland’s downfall.