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?