Below par Ireland take the spoils in Rome with hard fought win over Italy

Ireland have claimed their second win in their Six Nations campaign after they beat Italy 26-16 in Rome.

In a below par performance, a scrappy Irish side managed to claim a bonus point victory over a spirited Italian side.

Ireland who were ill-disciplined throughout making many handling errors, will consider themselves lucky as they just managed to get past a much improved Italian side.

Joe Schmidt’s men now go on to face France in two weeks time in a must win game in order to keep their championship hopes alive.

Italy 16
Tries: Padovani (33), Morisi (39)
Penalties: Allan (20,26)

Ireland 26
Tries: Roux (11), Stockdale (21), Earls (50), Murray (67)
Conversions: Sexton (12), Murray (51,68)

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