Reacting to set-backs in-game must be better, says Ireland captain Caelan Doris

Caelan Doris admits Ireland must improve their game management when things aren't going their way ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Argentina, and wants to see some edge in the match.

Andy Farrell’s side failed to adapt to the weather, and the referee in last Friday’s defeat to New Zealand, during which they didn't score after Josh van der Flier’s converted try in the 43rd minute.

Doris, who took over as captain from Peter O’Mahony at the start of the Autumn Nations Series, said it’s an area they have looked at this week and targetted for improvement.

"I think that’s been a strength of ours and something we’ve put quite a lot of effort into in the last few years, in terms of acknowledging where we’re at, coming together and taking a breath; getting back to neutral," the 26-year-old Leinster forward told RTÉ Sport following Thursday's morning's captain's run at UCD.

"We weren’t good enough at it on Friday, we did come together and take the breath, but acknowledging what’s going on within a game, what the trends are – I need to be better, as a group we need to be better.

"We got a little bit desperate, the nature of us chasing the game a little bit. Penalties came through desperation, so coming together and getting back to neutral, would help.

"You practice it in training, obviously mistakes are higher in games, but it’s about coming together and recognising what’s been good or bad and then reacting."

The Six Nations champions conceded 13 penalties in the 23-13 loss, which brought an end to their winning run of 19 games in Dublin.

"Discipline for this team has been a strength," said Doris, who will win his 45th cap tomorrow night (8.10pm).

"I think we average around 10 penalties or less.

"We were up at 13 and they came at crucial