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ARTICLE AD BOX
| Italy (17) 20 |
| Tries: Varney, Bruno Cons: Garbisi 2 Pens: Garbisi 2 |
| Ireland (24) 34 |
| Tries: Ryan, Keenan, Aki, Hansen 2 Cons: Byrne 3 Pen: Byrne |
Ireland moved a step closer to realising their Grand Slam dream despite an unconvincing display in Rome, as they held off a spirited Italy to claim a bonus-point win.
The Irish scored four tries before half-time through James Ryan, Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen.
However, Stephen Varney and Pierre Bruno scores deservedly kept the hosts in touch at the break.
After absorbing Italian pressure, Hansen made sure of an Irish victory.
More to follow.
Italy: Capuozzo; Padovani, Brex, Menoncello, Bruno; Garbisi, Varney; Fischetti, Nicotera, Ferrari, Cannone, Ruzza, Negri, Lamaro (capt), Cannone.
Replacements: Bigi, Zani, Riccioni, Iachizzi, Pettinelli, Fusco, Morisi, Allan.
Ireland: Keenan; Hansen, Aki, McCloskey, Lowe; R Byrne, Casey; Porter, Kelleher, Bealham; Henderson, Ryan (capt); Doris, Van der Flier, Conan.
Replacements: D Sheehan, Kilcoyne, O'Toole, Baird, O'Mahony, Murray, Crowley, O'Brien.
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