Farrell laments mental lapses

RUGBY UNION Andy Farrell bemoaned mental lapses in Ireland's defeat by New Zealand in Chicago.

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Andy Farrell in Chicago

Ireland led 13-7 after an hour despite a controversial 20-minute red card for Tadhg Beirne but the All Blacks hit back to claim a 26-13 victory.

“It's what we talked about before the game, it's mental switch-offs, mental sharpness, lapses of concentration for two or three seconds, and you get hurt,” said Farrell on the BBC.