Says a lot for the game when the crowd are enjoying a Mexican wave after just 30 minutes
McFadden absolutely smashed in midfield. Physicality at the breakdown comes and Samoa earn the penalty. Pisi for the posts from 45 out on the angle
Chris Henry and Peter O'Mahony the only real shining lights so far for Ireland. Really struggled to get going but still hold an 8 point lead.
Samoa in possession around halfway
Great maul, moved the samoans like they were school girls
Great Irish maul
Walked over from 20 out. Brilliant shunt from the Irish 8. O'Mahony with the touchdown but Samoans ripped apart there. Way forward perhaps
Another penalty for Ireland. Johnston dropping the scrum on the tighthed side infront of Walsh's eyes. Johnston, as per usual for a prop, gets up with a rather bemused look on his face. Jackson kicks long and Best will have the throw in just inside Samoan 22. Driving maul to come one expects
Lot of knock on's so far. Poor Irish defence and nothing in attack. Ireland need a spark
Are you not wondering how Jackson slotted it over?