Joe Schmidt was as calm a presence as ever pre-match
As Paul O’Connell led the team out
Ireland went to the skies early on
The hits were ferocious throughout
Support at the Aviva was electric
Johnny Sexton’s place-kicking was supreme
Rob Kearney countered dangerously
While Robbie Henshaw was powerful
Rhys Ruddock crossed for a clever try
Before Adriaan Strauss was binned
Tommy Bowe sealed the deal after Conor Murray’s kick
Leaving Ireland comfortably in front at the end
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