Andy Farrell feels Ireland will continue to have a bright future when he takes charge

Andy Farrell is fully prepared for the life-changing demands of being Ireland head coach when he takes over from Joe Schmidt after this year's World Cup in Japan.

Farrell's appointment was confirmed in late November but he spoke to the media for the first time since on Friday afternoon after an open training session at the Aviva Stadium in what is a down week for the Six Nations.