Ireland A wilt as Saxons raise the heat

England Saxons 34 Ireland A 12

A Keith Earls brace had Ireland in contention at the break, 17-12 down, but they wilted on the resumption as two games in four days, played in soaring temperatures, took their toll.

“It is very frustrating, we made a few mistakes which compounded the scoreline and a few decisions went against us,” said Clarke.