A demonstration of strength and efficiency.
A week after correcting France at the Stade Vélodrome, Ireland were merciless against Italy, swept aside 36-0 at the Aviva Stadium this Sunday, for the second day of the Six Nations Tournament.
Improved victory for the XV du Trèfle which scored six tries by Crowley (6th), Sheehan (23rd, 49th), Conan (36th), Lowe (61st) and Nash (78th).
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Hard learning for the new transalpine coach Gonzalo Quesada, who is leaving Dublin as a fan after conceding a narrow defeat against the XV de la Rose in the opening.
Along with England, Ireland - who have scored 11 tries in two matches and logically take the lead in the standings - are the only team still undefeated after two days.
On the next day, the Irish will host the Welsh on Saturday February 24.
The Italians will travel to Lille the next day to face the Blues.
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