Finlay Bealham: 'Everyone is obviously bitterly disappointed'

Finlay Bealham says Ireland won't dwell on their disappointing performance against New Zealand on Friday, as attention now turns to next week's game against Argentina at Aviva Stadium.

Andy Farrell’s side were second best throughout against the three-time world champions, paying dearly for an undisciplined and sloppy performance as they lost at home for the first time in 20 games at Lansdowne Road.

Ireland’s breakdown work was far below their usual standard in the 23-13 loss, losing the penalty count 13-5, and it allowed All Blacks out-half Damian McKenzie to keep the scoreboard ticking over with 18 points off the tee, before Will Jordan’s second-half try eventually put two scores between the sides to close out the win.

"Everyone is obviously bitterly disappointed," Bealham said as he reflected on Ireland’s first Autumn international defeat on home soil since 2016.

"It was a disappointing dressing room. It's always tough to lose at home."

Aside from a few minutes either side of half-time, Ireland’s attack fell flat against Scott Robertson’s side, with just 50 carries and 202 metres of ground gained across a stop-start 80 minutes of rugby.

While New Zealand’s aggressive defence played a part, Ireland’s own poor discipline was the main reason for their inability to get their game flowing.

"They were really good in terms of ruck pressure, and we couldn't get into our flow attack-wise"

"A few areas, like discipline and a few things in the tackle. It's hard to remember everything from the game, we'll look back on it and analyse it and fix it for next week.

"They're a world-class team with some unbelievable individuals. Every time you play them you know it's going to be an absolute war, and today was a war again. They were the better