All-action displays are becoming the norm for Robert Baloucoune, James Lowe and now Tommy O’Brien, with the likes of JJ Kenny at Leinster made of the same stuff
Robert Baloucoune beats the tackle of England’s Ollie Lawrence before setting up Ireland’s third try against England. Photo: Sportsfile
There have been many great wins in the cause of Irish rugby over many years, but what was achieved in Twickenham on Saturday and its manner, particularly when given the pre-match context, ranks up there with the best ever.
Most rational evidence in the opening two rounds, and I say ‘most’ because of England’s unexpected Calcutta Cup undoing at Murrayfield, pointed to a Chariot bounce back.