Andy Farrell relieved with 'proper Test match' win against ItalyEd Elliot, PA, RomeAndy Farrell insists Test matches should be anxious affairs after depleted Ireland survived a major scare to keep alive their Grand Slam hopes with an unconvincing 34-20 bonus-point win over Italy. Ireland were well below their fluent best in Rome and head coach Farrell was pictured biting his nails during a tense second half in which the fearless hosts moved to within four points. Head coach Farrell was satisfied to avoid an upset and remain in contention for a Guinness Six Nations clean sweep but conceded it was far from plain sailing. It was a proper Test match. “You know when they get the field position that they’re craving that they’re going to be unbelievably dangerous.

Source: Irish Independent February 25, 2023 22:43 UTC