Jones masterclass helps Ireland A trounce Saxons to claim first title

FELIX JONES gave a virtuoso performance than suggested Leinster’s loss may be Munster’s gain as Ireland A produced a shock maiden Churchill Cup victory in some style last night.

The livewire full-back, who is seeking new opportunities down south next season, lit up Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado as Declan Kidney’s side capped a wonderful season for Irish rugby with a ruthless performance laced with class.

The Saxons were favourites and were to claim third Churchill Cup in a row, and were protecting an unbeaten run stretching back to June 2006. But little went their way in the face of an intense Irish effort.