Ireland vs Italy | Key Moments
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Ireland scored six tries, two from Dan Sheehan and one each from Jack Crowley, Jack Conan, James Lowe and Calvin Nash, and a shutout in defence meaning their bid for a second successive Grand Slam stays on track with a 36-0 triumph over Italy.
Here are some key moments:
7’ Ireland 5 - 0 Italy
Jack Crowley is the man to cross after fine work from Hugo Keenan and Robbie Henshaw gained vital yards in the build-up. The munster fly-half scores his first international try for Ireland.
23’ Ireland 12 - 0 Italy
Jack Crowley heavily involved again, initially setting Hugo Keenan free with a clever no-look pass and later starting the move which went through the hands and ended up with Dan Sheehan. The hooker does the rest and charges over in the corner for Ireland's second.
50’ Ireland 24 - 0 Italy
Ireland get reward for their dominance at set piece after walking through Italy at scrum time followed by a monster maul effort for Dan Sheehan to go over for his second of the afternoon securing the bonus point.
58’ Ireland 24 - 0 Italy
Tommaso Menoncello is penalised for a trip on James Lowe and the yellow card is shown. The Italians lose a key player at a crucial stage in the game and their chances of a comeback begin to slip out of their reach.
61’ Ireland 29 - 0 Italy
James Lowe displays his power and strength beating three defenders around him to force his way over the try line with the ball in his outstretched left hand. Ireland score their fifth try of the match with 20 minutes to go.
77’ Ireland 36 - 0 Italy
Ireland finish with a flourish after silky skills from their backline players, particularly Stuart McCloskey, before Jamison Gibson-Park sets Calvin Nash free. The wing gleefully sprints over on the right for Ireland's sixth score.
Fulltime: Ireland 36-0 Italy