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GO FORWARD BALL: Ireland's Garry Ringrose scores his side's fourth try. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

GO FORWARD BALL: Ireland's Garry Ringrose scores his side's fourth try. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

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Peter Jackson is a renowned rugby correspondent with many seasons’ experience covering the Six Nations, the Lions, and World Cups.

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