There wasn’t a Zimmer frame in sight, though, when Ireland took to the field, but the panel wasn’t entirely hopeful about their prospects. And you know what they say: it’s hard enough battling the All Blacks with 15 men, never mind having one sinbinned soldier. Undercooked? The 14 men only went up the pitch and scored a try, 78-year-old Tadhg Furlong going over the line. At least the Virgin Media lads could head to the cosy green room for a hot toddy, Wagyu steak and chips.
