DUBLIN (Reuters) - A resounding opening Six Nations defeat to a stronger England will act as a reality check to Ireland that they need to match up physically and start tournaments better, a frustrated Joe Schmidt said on Saturday.
The 32-20 loss was the third time in four years that Ireland have failed to win their opening Six Nations game, a trait their coach said they had to quickly shake off in a World Cup year where they open Pool A against their likely closest challengers Scotland and hosts Japan.
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