'We have to be a bit more clinical': James Ryan on where Ireland must improve 

Ryan captained an experimental Irish side who fell to a disappointing defeat to a powerful England outfit

Captain James Ryan after the Autumn Nations Cup match between England and Ireland at Twickenham. Picture: Matt Impey/Sportsfile

James Ryan believes Andy Farrell’s Ireland are close to a big performance against Test rugby’s big guns and has asked Irish supporters for more patience as inexperienced players find their feet at the highest level.

Ryan, 24, looks set to lead Ireland for consecutive weekends when they host Autumn Nations Cup pool opponents Georgia in Dublin on Sunday.