England 'A' canter to Thomond Park victory over Ireland XV

Two Irish tries in reply did little to halt the English, in what was viewed as an opportunity for fringe players to stake a claim for frontline inclusion during the Six Nations.

Ireland's Shane Daly and England's Ben Bamber. Pic: Dan Clohessy/Inpho

Ireland XV 14 England A 52 

England ‘A’ breezed to victory over Ireland XV, as they registered eight tries over a disappointing home side at Thomond Park.