Andy Farrell wants to see how his charges react to 'extreme pressure'

IN THE SWING: Ryan Baird works on his hurling skills during Ireland's training session in Auckland on Saturday morning.

Andy Farrell has welcomed the opportunity to put his Ireland players under “extreme pressure” on their five-game tour of New Zealand.

Ireland, touring New Zealand for the first time since 2012, will be seeking both a first victory over the Maori All Blacks when they meet in Hamilton this Wednesday and then a maiden Test win in New Zealand against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.