Andy Farrell encouraged by Ireland's response to Cardiff adversity

Farrell was pleased with improvements shown by the Ireland lineout in Cardiff, despite the early losses of Peter O’Mahony and James Ryan

Andy Farrell: In bullish mood ahead of the visit of a France side who beat Italy 50-10. Picture: Gareth Everett/Sportsfile

Bloodied and beaten but not bowed, Andy Farrell has begun the build-up to this Sunday’s visit of France to Aviva Stadium in bullish mood, adamant that Ireland can get their 2021 championship campaign back on track in no time at all.

Ireland left Cardiff last Sunday night already on the back foot in this Guinness Six Nations following a 21-16 defeat of their own design.