"I didn't think there was that much difference between the two sides but the scoreline doesn't reflect that," he said.

Redpath continued, "They were more composed at certain things. We still coughed up too many simple possessions when we had chance to build any momentum.

"We conceded a soft try just before half time. Even then at 14-8 I don't think it was a huge challenge for us to get back into the game.

"You can't compete against good teams who thrive on little turnovers, quick twenty-twos and quick lineouts. It looks like we got a beating, but it was never as far away as that."

Watch the full post-match interview with Bryan Redpath below.

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