Ireland are no stranger to scares against (or losses to) Italy, but while encounters like the RWC 2015 pool clash or the 2019 Six Nations game were attributed to an underperformance on the part of the men in green, Saturday’s contest between the two sides was close for different reasons. Andy Farrell’s side will receive … Continue reading No Easy Task
Category: Italy
The Rise Of Rome
Italy getting a losing bonus point from their clash with France in Round 1 was lauded by many, but the truth is it was mere consolation for them. They had a chance to win the game in the dying stages, and if not for a string of errors in the first quarter, they would have … Continue reading The Rise Of Rome
Tainted Goods
At first glance, a 51-point winning margin against any Tier 1 side would appear to be the stuff of dreams, but when you consider the fact that Ireland had a 2-man advantage for over 60 minutes, it eradicates pretty much any satisfaction that can be taken from the result. 7 of Ireland’s starting XV weren’t … Continue reading Tainted Goods
Road To Recovery
A huge win over Italy this weekend won’t necessarily solve the problems that Ireland had against France, but it will go a long way towards restoring the confidence they lost in that fixture ahead of a tough trip to Twickenham. Andy Farrell has made several changes to his matchday squad, which is understandable, given the … Continue reading Road To Recovery
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