"The big questions are: Why were Ireland under the cosh for so long against South Africa? Why was their discipline, not just at the scrum, so poor? And why did they compound so many sloppy errors?"
"In the immediate aftermath of Ireland's sobering defeat to South Africa last Saturday, Andy Farrell said his overriding emotion was that he was "unbelievably proud" of his players."
"Farrell's glass half-full approach was reflective of how many Ireland supporters felt leaving the Aviva Stadium, but there was another strong cohort who were desperate for some home truths."
Ireland came under prolonged pressure from South Africa and struggled to contain the opposition for extended periods. Discipline problems occurred beyond the scrum and contributed to penalties and lost momentum. The team compounded those issues with a series of sloppy errors that undermined attacking and defensive stability. Andy Farrell expressed pride in the players despite the result, reflecting a segment of supporters who remained upbeat. Another sizeable group of supporters sought clearer acknowledgement of weaknesses and more direct corrective measures to address the discipline and error problems exposed in the match.
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