Andy Farrell: ‘How Sean Jansen attacked the game as a debutant, it’s a learning for everyone’

Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell praised the performance of debutant Sean Jansen following a 36-20 victory over Japan. Farrell noted that while the game was disjointed, the experience provided valuable learning opportunities for the squad ahead of the World Cup.
Andy Farrell admitted that the 36-20 scoreline in Ireland’s favour at the end of their bonus-point win over Japan in Newcastle may have flattered his side a little. Against that he maintained the mitigating circumstances of blooding four new players in a rejigged side which, by extension, also made this an invaluable exercise on the road to next year’s Rugby World Cup .
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