Two tries give Ireland the lead in strong wind

Ireland 12 Italy 0

Sat, 20 Mar, 2004 - 14:32

Ireland 12 Italy 0

Malcolm O’Kelly and Brian O’Driscoll grabbed the tries which put Ireland in command against Italy after a first half marred by strong winds at Lansdowne Road.

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Courts Rugby Six Nations Place: Lansdowne Road Person: Malcolm O’Kelly Person: Brian O’Driscoll Person: O’Kelly Person: O’Driscoll Person: Ronan O’Gara Person: O’Gara Person: Italians Person: Fabio Ongaro Person: Ongaro Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Italy

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