Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and a downcast captain Dan Sheehan could scarcely conceal their disappointment after a third successive defeat to the All Blacks which felt even more convincing by the end than the bloodless coup in Dublin a year ago.
As then, Farrell knew that Ireland were lacking in match hardness compared to a side that has recently finished a Rugby Championship campaign but they did throw more shots than in the Aviva last year to lead 13-7 on the hour before three more All Blacks tries secured a 26-13 win.
“Obviously it’s disappointing to lose any game,” said Farrell, who had evidently expected more from his side.
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