Andy Farrell challenges Ireland to show true character after France defeat

The head coach raised some poor game management and questionable decisions after his side fell to a 15-13 defeat at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday afternoon

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell: 'It’s about making sure that for our next three games we are at our best and our approach doesn’t change'. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Andy Farrell has told his players that the last three games of this Six Nations will show the team’s true character.

Ireland have now lost their opening two championship fixtures, with a defeat at home to France on Sunday afternoon following on from the opening day reversal away to Wales when they played most of the game with 14 men.