Ireland have gotten their 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign back on track with a bonus point victory over Russia this afternoon.
In a game were Ireland were looking for a bonus point victory to keep their hopes of topping Pool A alive, Joe Schmidt’s men made sure Saturday’s disappointment of a shock defeat Japan was put behind them with a 35-0 victory over Russia.
Ireland who will be looking for a much improved performance against Samoa in their final game have Rob Kearney, Peter O’Mahony, Rhys Ruddock and Andrew Conway to thank as they put the disappointment of Saturday behind them.
The win now leaves Ireland top of Pool A with 11 points, although they have played a game more than Scotland and Japan who have to meet in their final Pool A game.