Wallace pleased with Italian job

Man of the match David Wallace declared it was job done after Ireland’s 29-11 RBS 6 Nations victory over Italy at Croke Park today.

The flanker admitted the defending Grand Slam champions would have liked to have recorded a more comprehensive victory over Nick Mallett’s side, but was content with the win.

The flanker told BBC1: “We had a job to do and we went out and did it. It was a very physical game up front. It’s good to get a win under our belts.

“I think in fairness to Italy, they never gave up. Of course you want to score more tries but that would be a disservice to Italy.”

Jamie Heaslip and Tomas O’Leary scored first-half tries for Ireland as they established a 23-3 lead. Fly-half Ronan O’Gara finished the game with 16 points on his return to the side while Italy’s only try came just before the break through Kaine Robertson.