Six Nations: Ireland 56-19 Italy

Rory Best crossed and Jacob Stockdale scored twice as Ireland run eight tries past a shambolic Italy side in round two of the 2018 Natwest Six Nations.

Robbie Henshaw, Conor Murray, Bundee Aki and Keith Earls were the other try scorers as Ireland move to the stop of the table, ahead of England on points difference.

From the outset Ireland looked far more dangerous in the backline than they were in 80 minutes last week and they were duly rewarded. A break from Stockdale allowed Ireland possession five metres out and after a scrum was awarded for the ball being held up, Robbie Henshaw picked a strong line to bulldoze over.

We really saw Ireland play what was in front of them in the build up for Conor Murray’s try. A matter of minutes after their opening score, quick hands from Jack Conan, Keith Earls and Jacob Stockdale allowed the Munsterman an easy run from the 10m line.

Bundee Aki scored his first try in an Irish jersey to effectively end . . .

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