Andy Farrell believes taking on Argentina will be the “perfect” test of Ireland’s character after they “let a few people down” during a deflating defeat to the All Blacks.The Six Nations champions were dealt a reality check at the start of their autumn campaign when New Zealand capitalised on a raft of errors to become the first visiting team to triumph in Dublin in more than three years.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said he felt his side became "too desperate" at times and bemoaned their error-count after they lost 23-13 to New Zealand in Dublin on Friday evening. The defeat meant Ireland's 19-match unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of the All Blacks,

Andy Farrell admits his side didn't have the 'energy' or accuracy' to win 'big Test match' against New Zealand