Andy Farrell: Strong mentality in defence key to victory

Incoming assistant coach Andy Farrell believes the key to an historic first series win for Ireland in South Africa will be a strong mentality in defence.

Ireland have never won a Test in South Africa in seven attempts and will play the Springboks on tour over three matches next month against last year’s World Cup semi-finalists, ranked third in the world.

That represents a baptism of fire in Joe Schmidt’s management group for defence coach Farrell.