Lam targets good start

PACIFIC ISLANDERS coach Pat Lam hopes a decent start can inspire his side against Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.

Against Wales and Scotland, the touring side were blown away in the opening halves, but responded with powerful second-half displays.

As Ireland face into the last ever Test game at the old Lansdowne Road, with a very strong, but somewhat experimental team, it will be an emotional occasion.