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The big worry? We lost battles that don't need talent

Patrick "Paddy" Kavanagh

Patrick "Paddy" Kavanagh

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9 February 2026
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The big worry? We lost battles that don't need talent

Ireland were well beaten by a supremely talented France last Thursday, but it was the absence of some basic qualities that will most frustrate Andy Farrell. He needs to change something quickly, writes Jonny Holland.

Ireland were well beaten by a supremely talented France last Thursday, but it was the absence of some basic qualities that will most frustrate Andy Farrell. He needs to change something quickly, writes Jonny Holland.

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