RBS6N: Ireland 58 Italy 15

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John_s_version_3Ireland (25) 58TRY: Andrew Trimble, Jack McGrath, CJ Stander, Jamie Heaslip (2), Jared Payne, Sean Cronin, Ian Madigan, Fergus McFadden. CON: Jonathan Sexton (3), Ian Madigan (2). PEN: Jonathan Sexton.Italy (3) 15TRY: David Odiete, Leonardo Sarto. CON: Kelly Haimona. PEN: Edoardo Padovani.

Ireland ran in, a record breaking, nine tries against a woeful Italian side to record a 58 – 15 win in the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon. 

Andrew Trimble started the try fest to be closely followed by Jack McGrath, CJ Stander and Jamie Heaslip to wrap the game up before the break. Jared Payne, Heaslip, Sean Cronin, Ian Madigan and Fergus McFadden all crossed in the second half as did David Odiete and Leonardo Sarto for the Italians. 

There is really not a lot more to write about this embarrassingly one sided game. Heaslip’s first try was a nice flowing move involving Zebo . . .

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