Talking Points: This Ireland forward pack is going backwards

Elsewhere Jack Crowley impresses but Ireland's second half problems continue.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before the Autumn Nations Series match between Ireland and Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Ireland just about limped over the line against Argentina in the Aviva on Friday night with a display that won’t be so easily blamed on the #10s as last week’s loss was.

The truth is that this Irish forward pack is going backwards - at the lineout and in contact - way too often, and until that area of the team is freshened up all the forced debate about #10 is the ultimate waste of your time.