RWC 2011: Ireland 62 Russia 12

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It’s pretty much job done for Ireland as the dirt trackers  racked up nine tries in this 62 – 12 demolition of a spirited but limited Russia early this morning.

Under fire Keith Earls bagged a brace with Andrew Trimble, Isaac Boss, Rob Kearney, Sean O’Brien, Fergus McFadden, Tony Buckles and Shane Jennings all chipping in with one a piece. O’Gara added 6 conversions and an early penalty and his replacement Sexton chipped in with a conversion at the end.

Ireland started the game well, keeping things simple and driving up the middle and the limited game plan reaped rewards with McFadden and O’Brien plus an O’Gara pen giving the men in green an early 17 – 0. lead.

Buoyed by their success the dirt trackers got a little excited and started going for the silly passes and uncontrolled drives and off loads allowing Russia to disrupt and spoil throughout the mid period of the first half. However a flurry of late and somewhat fortunate tries from Boss, Trimble and Earls just before the break settled the game and put Ireland well in control leading 36 – 0 at half time.

Earls completed his brace shortly after the re . . .

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