Former Leinster coach and outspoken pundit Matt Williams believes that Ireland should not be judged on their performances and results in November.

Andy Farrell’s men began their series with a disappointing 26-13 defeat to the All Blacks having led the contest with 20 minutes remaining.

It was effectively this side’s first match since the Six Nations due to the British and Irish Lions tour which had significant Irish representation.

Many of those stars also had little game time leading into the clash and it perhaps showed in that final quarter as New Zealand, who were battle hardened following the Rugby Championship,