Andrew Porter: Mistakes and inaccuracies central to Ireland's downfall

The ominous ability of the All Blacks to exploit Irish weaknesses with ruthless abandon will be a major concern for anyone hoping for a historic maiden win on New Zealand turf

IN OUR OWN HANDS: Ireland's Andrew Porter and James Ryan. ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

As worrying as Ireland’s 42-19 defeat to New Zealand was for supporters who watched the first Test unravel in front of them last Saturday morning, the doom, gloom and foreboding for how this series could pan out is not shared inside the camp.

The ominous ability of the All Blacks to exploit Irish weaknesses with ruthless abandon may have been a hallmark of their first Test victory that will be a major concern for anyone hoping for a historic maiden win on New Zealand turf, as were set-piece woes and a failure to convert try-scoring opportunities at Eden Park as the home side maintained their 28-year winning streak at the famous Auckland stadium.