Will Connors and Ireland hungry to right wrongs in Autumn Nations Cup

Ireland's Will Connors during the Six Nations loss to France at the Stade de France. Photo: PA Wire via MaxPPP

There will be no chance for Ireland’s players to lick their wounds for too long with the new Autumn Nations Cup fast approaching.

Defeat in Paris to a rejuvenated France last Saturday night brought a conclusion to the Covid-delayed Guinness Six Nations with Ireland failing to get over the line and claim the title in 35-27 defeat that consigned Andy Farrell’s team to a third-place finish in his maiden championship as head coach.