Match Report: Ireland 20 Samoa 10

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After last week’s disappointing start to their Autumn International campaign, Ireland were looking to their second fixture against Samoa to improve their performance and end their losing streak. Yet despite Ireland coming away with a 20 – 10 win, they often struggled to contain the current Pacific Cup champions who pushed Ireland to their limits for the entire match.

A Samoan infringement two minutes after kick off provided Ronan O’Gara with the perfect opportunity to edge his side in front. As the ball slotted easily between the posts, it looked like Ireland’s fortunes from their match against South Africa, had improved. Ireland 3 – Samoa 0

However, it wasn’t long before the Samoans showed the strength and power within their team as they stole the lineout from Ireland and Tommy Bowe chased Alesana Tuilagi down the field before bundling him into touch to prevent Samoa a try.

With Ireland forced back to their own . . .

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