Sexton gets the second half underway kicking deep into the Italian 22.

The players return to the field as the second half is moments away.

A very entertaining first half with end to end Rugby with both sides having their moments in this game. We only had to wait 6 minutes for the opening try with brilliant play from O'Driscoll and Sexton with the Racing Metro going over and Ireland looked like hammering Italy. But the Italians did not read the script and really put it up to Ireland and drew level in the 24th minutes with a brilliant individual try from Sarto.However after Sextons penalty Ireland increased their lead to 10 with another brilliant assist from O'Driscoll with Trimble going over. The game is not won yet and the Italians will still have hope of spoiling O'Driscoll day. Second half is moments away so stay with us for further updates and analysis.

Should have been called up, Italians hard done by

vai sarto!! Non arrenderti italia!

BOD one legend

How many phases were there before the try?

Orquera kick is caught in the air by Henry and O'Driscoll eventually hits a grubber kick looking for Dave Kearney, Mclean gets their first and walks the ball into touch. The referee blows the half time whistle as Ireland lead 17-7 at the break.

Sexton splits the post with a wonderful conversion from the corner as Ireland lead 17-7.