Ireland focus on Australia after missed chances against England cost them victory

If Sam Prendergast landed even one of the four reasonably straightforward conversion attempts he missed, Ireland would’ve taken a maximum five points from the fixture.

ONTO NEXT GAME: Ireland now focusing on game against Australia after their opening game draw against England. Pic: ©INPHO/Darren Stewart

Ireland coach Richie Murphy was not overly concerned with flyhalf Sam Prendergast’s patchy goal-kicking during their World Championship opener against England on Saturday.

Ireland drew 34-34 with their Six Nations rivals with both sides earning three log points for their efforts. Had Prendergast landed even one of the four reasonably straightforward conversion attempts he missed, Ireland would’ve taken a maximum five points from the fixture.