It took a while to find Rob Kearney's heir but immense Keenan now totally at home

Keenan rightly deserved the praise he received from the boss on Saturday night.
It took a while to find Rob Kearney's heir but immense Keenan now totally at home

12 March 2022; Hugo Keenan of Ireland is tackled by Jack Nowell of England during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium in London, England. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Hugo Keenan’s Twickenham try will represent the icing on the cake for a performance in the white heat of Six Nations battle that should be remembered for a long time to come.

There will not be any complaints that scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park was named man of the match for his significant contribution to Ireland’s landmark 32-15 victory over the 14 men of England but while the full-back did not pick up a medal for his efforts they nevertheless earned the plaudits of his head coach.

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