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Three Hands of BOD as O'Driscoll sets up trio of Irish tries

Ireland got off to a flying start at Lansdowne Road and never looked back.

IRELAND GOT OFF to a flying start in their Six Nations clash with Italy thanks to a combination that has worked a treat for years. Jonny Sexton and Brian O’Driscoll ran the give-and-go switcharound as early as the eight minute and Italy could not handle it.

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The great man was not finished yet as he set up Andrew Trimble before the first half was out:

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The best was yet to come. Ireland ran in their fourth try after one of the greatest offloads in recent rugby/hyperbole history.

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O’Driscoll led his team out onto the Lansdowne Road pitch before kick-off and, once play commenced, became the world’s most capped rugby player with 140 appearances:

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As it happened: Ireland v Italy, Six Nations

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    Sep 6th 2014, 9:26 AM

    We’ll written article hope limerick win both matches

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    Sep 6th 2014, 10:13 AM

    Best of luck to joe and the ladies

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    Sep 11th 2014, 10:04 AM

    Given the poor management performance in Croke Park on Sunday, if Joe wins the clubs will have realised their mistake when they got rid of him. Maybe now they will bring him back as manager.

    Best of luck to everyone on Sunday.

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    Sep 11th 2014, 10:28 AM

    I wouldn’t be too critical of the clubs here. Yes they rubberstamped the decision but Joe was never going to be left continue with his group, just like Anthony Carmody before him . If the cliques dont want you then youre not getting anywhere. I hope the girls go on to win next Sunday.

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    Sep 11th 2014, 6:12 PM

    Best of luck girls #LuimneachAbú #proud

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    Sep 11th 2014, 3:52 PM

    Speaking of Ciaran carey wonder if he had the ball Brian
    Hogan had @the end last Sunday. .Ahh well one guy in 25 years pure hurler

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    Mute Helen Stewart
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    Sep 11th 2014, 8:28 PM

    Well said Joe, best of luck!!!

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