When White’s feedback had been put to Farrell, the Eire boss mentioned: “We had been simply saying within the altering rooms that we realized some good classes and we’ll use them in the proper method for subsequent week.”
Farrell additionally admitted the scoreline flattered his facet after they pulled clear having solely led 17-15 on the break.
“Happy to get the win, particularly the scoreline, it flattered us somewhat bit however having mentioned that you have to work for these factors and after 25 minutes you are down by 5 factors in opposition to a facet that is taking part in fairly properly,” mentioned Farrell.
“So far as the bodily nature of the sport, I assumed they had been profitable collisions, they had been good within the air and on the ground, working actually bodily via the road and the breakdown was fairly good.
“All in all, we have to perceive that wins right here once you’re underneath a little bit of stress, they’re all fairly treasured.”
Whereas Eire struggled to click on at instances, Farrell was impressed by James McNabney’s shorter-than-expected debut.
The Ulster again row got here off the bench and made two big carries earlier than being compelled off with a head harm which guidelines the 23-year-old out of that includes in opposition to South Africa.
“He is joking within the altering rooms – he is delighted with himself for the shortest cameo of a primary cap,” he mentioned of McNabney.
“I reckon it is the perfect cameo of three-and-a-half minutes or no matter it was on a debut in Irish historical past actually.
“He remembers the 2 breaks that he made, so he appears in good spirits.”
