Six Nations: Ireland 46 Italy 7

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Ireland romped to a 47 – 6 win against Italy yesterday afternoon at the Aviva Stadium in a game dominated by Brian O’Driscoll making his last appearance for Ireland on home turf.

The “Great One” set up two tries for Jonny Sexton and one for Andrew Trimble but Cian Healy, Sean Cronin, Fergus McFadden and Jack McGrath managed to find their own way to the line in this seven try rout. Sexton added two conversions and a penalty and Paddy Jackson popped over two conversions in another late cameo.

The Ulster contingent made reasonable contributions with Trimble and Henry the most effective in my opinion. Best and Henderson had solid enough games without hitting the heights that they are capable off and Jackson was his usual composed self when he got his late run out.

Disappointed that events conspired that I didn’t make it down to this one (and the Women’s game after) but then again when the loathsome “Mexican Wave” started in the second half it took a bit of the edge of my disappointment . . .

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3 responses to “Six Nations: Ireland 46 Italy 7”

  1. That was quite a day, dunno how you lot flew home next day from CT.

  2. Definitely must get this framed and put on the wall. Number 1 daughter and then of course there is the legend that is BOD!!!!

    1. Yep I’ll have to get it printed 🙂

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