Stephen Ferris. Impressive display!
Tony Buckley. Wooden display!
This was pretty much a nothing match played in poor conditions at a wet and blustery and very quiet Thomond Park.
Ireland overcame a weak Canada by going through the motions. Fortunately they did not have to show too much imagination or skill and it was disappointing to see how many times Ireland chose the wrong option in attack as a plethora of chances were wasted. The second half was pretty stilted and so boring that Scotland v New Zealand and Strictly Come Dancing were welcome distractions.
Such was the standard of opposition that few of the fringe players had an opportunity to play their way into contention but Bowe, Ferris and Kearney all stood out. Ferris in . . .
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