The sight of Ireland’s team bus rolling beneath the Aviva Stadium stands has typically heralded success in recent years, but last night proved a stark exception to that rule. Under Andy Farrell, Irish rugby has enjoyed a remarkable run of form, with tactical innovation and clinical execution becoming hallmarks of his tenure. However, last night’s performance marked an uncharacteristic departure from those standards. In an unusually flat display, both the coaching staff and players appeared to run short of answers against the All Blacks. The precision and strategic control that have become synonymous with this Irish side were notably absent…

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