'Gutted' - Andy Farrell admits Ireland deflated at having to put Six Nations ambitions on hold

Andy Farrell has admitted to a sense of deflation among his Ireland squad after confirmation on Monday lunchtime that their Six Nations encounter with France in Paris next weekend has been postponed.

The decision, taken by the French union after guidance from the country's civil authorities, was widely expected due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis and it is just one of a growing number of sporting events to be put in cold storage.