Italy beat Ireland for the first time in the Competition. Dane played very well for Ireland while Italy’s experienced heads like Furlan and Barratin have been strong with Franco once again outstanding.
The clock winds down and goes past 80 minutes, Italy scrum feed
Italy 10 minutes away from their first win against Ireland
Another great kick from Fowley and Sheehan gets under it. Ireland now have a BP too
Another penalty to Italy
Ireland under huge pressure as they concede a number of penalties
Italy’s attack has been excellent this half so far and it’s Franco who finishes after the break from Muzzo! That’s four tries and a BP
We are back underway
Incredible team try by Italy as they work the Irish defence before striking. Stefan finishes off a great move
Ireland strike back in an end to end game where they were trailing 10-0. Brilliant by the visitors to take a 17-22 lead just ahead of the break