Ireland low on confidence but ‘building something pretty special’ - Stuart McCloskey

Andy Farrell's side got up and running with a win over Italy on Saturday. 

Italy's Leonardo Marin and Ireland's Stuart McCloskey contest for the high ball. Pic: INPHO

Stuart McCloskey believes Ireland are “building something pretty special” but concedes the squad’s confidence levels have dipped in recent times.

Andy Farrell’s side scraped a nail-biting 20-13 Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy on Saturday in Dublin to kickstart their campaign following an emphatic round-one loss away to France.