Tohill feared game was going to boil over

IRELAND manager Anthony Tohill feared yesterday’s second Test was going to descend into violence.

While delighted that his side won the series 2-0, the Derryman breathed a sigh of relief that none of his players picked up serious injuries following a dangerous third quarter.

Asked if he was convinced that the game proved there can be aggressiveness without becoming a bloodbath, Tohill responded: “It’s a very, very fine line. A very fine line.