Jacob Stockdale: 'The basic parts of my game let me down'

“I have learned to block out the noise but when your mates are texting you saying 'Are you all right?', you know you are getting destroyed on social media” 

Jacob Stockdale was speaking to launch Maxol’s annual €70,000 charity Christmas fundraiser for mental health charity Aware. 10c from every cup of ROSA coffee and all hot drinks bought during November and December will be donated by Maxol to Aware, which is facing serious funding challenges at a time when demand on its services has increased significantly, as a direct result of the pandemic

Jacob Stockdale admitted he made a meal of “the bread and butter stuff” in Paris but insisted he was still not done as Ireland’s full-back.

The 24-year-old Test star was making just his second appearance in Ireland’s No.15 jersey as Andy Farrell’s side took on France in a potential Six Nations title decider last Saturday. Yet Stockdale had a night to forget in the role as Ireland lost 35-27 with the full-back committing a handling error that led to a French penalty try while there was also criticism of his coverage of the backfield as the home side ran in three other tries in their bonus-point win.