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Andy Farrell’s tourists suffer punishing 32-17 defeatInjuries for Loughman, Hume and Healy add to woesIreland endured a punishing start to their tour of New Zealand after an experimental side were dismantled by Māori All Blacks in Hamilton. Andy Farrell fielded five uncapped players for the warm-up match and was left with plenty to ponder following a resounding 32-17 defeat.Zarn Sullivan and Josh Ioane starred for the Māoris, who ran in four first-half tries, while scores from stand-in skipper Bundee Aki and Gavin Coombes were scant consolation for the Irish. Continue reading...