Andy Farrell admitted he was frustrated with his display on his first start for Saracens.
Andy Farrell admitted he was "frustrated" with his performance on his full debut for Saracens.
The former rugby league star played at blindside flanker for Sarries in their EDF Energy Cup defeat to London Irish.
He failed to make a great impact on his long-awaited first start, even missing a tackle in the move that led to Michael Horak scoring the Exiles' second try.
"It is frustrating not to be able to play how you want to play," Farrell said. "I am gutted by the performance.
"I found it hard to get into the game. Everybody finds it hard to get into the game when it is so disjointed.
"When you play (number) six you have to do your job before you can get into the game and unfortunately we didn't get past two phases.
He added: "I am disappointed to be involved in a performance like that. I feel gutted but I've got to take responsibility."
Despite the disappointment of a below-par showing from Farrell, Saracens head coach Alan Gaffney insists it is all part of the learning curve for the player since he made the decision to switch codes.
He also confirmed that the ex-Great Britain captain will continue in the pack instead of moving to number 12, with England boss Andy Robinson in support of the decision.
"His desire is still to learn and he tried his heart out," Gaffney said. "I don't think it will be long before we see a dramatic change. It is part of the learning curve at present.
"I still think his best position is at six. Everyone is suggesting he plays 12 but the running lines Andy has at the present time - he has a trait where he runs across field - is probably the worst trait a 12 can have.
"Consequently, with some of the things we are trying to correct it wouldn't be a positive as far as the 12 is concerned."
He added: "They (the Rugby Football Union) originally acquired Andy as a 12 but Andy Robinson has changed his mind and at the moment he is happy to go down the route of six."
