Eire come into this yr’s championship off the again of an underwhelming 2025 by which they relinquished the Six Nations title to France and endured a combined autumn with defeats by New Zealand and South Africa and victories over Japan and Australia.

And Farrell – who didn’t coach Eire in final yr’s Six Nations due to his British and Irish Lions commitments – has urged his squad to study from the November Checks.

“Totally different kind of season for us. No excuses, it is only a matter of constructing certain we study from how we maintain evolving as a workforce.

“Clearly the sport is altering as nicely, transferring with the instances of that and finding out just a few issues like our self-discipline.

“Individuals are getting caught up with how a lot the ball is being kicked at this second in time, however I nonetheless consider there’s the scope for some good rugby alongside the best way as nicely.”

Farrell led Eire to the Grand Slam in 2023 and one other title in 2024, and whereas interim boss Simon Easterby secured the Triple Crown final yr, the top coach has his sights set on reclaiming high spot from France.

“It is about rising as a bunch and studying from the expertise, however on the similar time we like profitable,” mentioned the 50-year-old.

“That is fairly essential however we’ll see the place we’re after the primary sport.”