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<blockquote data-quote="Swami" data-source="post: 202327" data-attributes="member: 13"><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong>Six Nations 2020: Ireland earn lucky 19-12 win over wasteful Scotland</strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><br /> </li> </ul><p> </p><p><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/9A95/production/_110737593_hogg.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Stuart Hogg knocking the ball on when he seemed to score a try summed up Scotland's evening</p><p><strong>2020 Six Nations</strong></p><p><strong>Ireland (10) 19</strong></p><p><strong>Tries:</strong> Sexton <strong>Con:</strong> Sexton <strong>Pens:</strong> Sexton 4</p><p><strong>Scotland (6) 12</strong></p><p><strong>Pens:</strong> Hastings 4</p><p>Andy Farrell's reign as Ireland coach got off to a winning but unimpressive start as his side earned a fortunate 19-12 Six Nations win over Scotland.</p><p></p><p>Johnny Sexton scored all 19 Irish points, including a first-half try, as the hosts profited from Scotland's inability to take numerous chances.</p><p></p><p>Stuart Hogg's knock-on over the whitewash in the second half summed up Scotland's try-less day.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Man-of-the-match CJ Stander's late turnover secured Ireland's win.</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51300486" target="_blank"><u>All you need to know about the 2020 Six Nations</u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51121348" target="_blank"><u>The young stars to watch out for in the Six Nations</u></a></li> </ul><p>It was game that leaves both camps much to ponder.</p><p></p><p>Ireland at least got the win but will know a similar performance against Wales next week will almost certainly result in defeat.</p><p></p><p>Ireland were looking to rediscover their identify following a troubled World Cup, but this was not so much a new dawn as an indication their most glaring issues were not left in Japan.</p><p></p><p>Scotland will take little solace from the fact they dominated large parts of the game, because once again their lack of cutting edge saw a positive result slip away.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/B845/production/_110737174_sextontry.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Johnny Sexton's try helped Ireland lead at half-time despite Scotland's bossing possession in the first half</p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Scots come out firing but Irish back row holds firm</strong></span></p><p>Scotland's pre-tournament build-up was thrown dramatically off-course last Monday when news emerged that star fly-half <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51222874" target="_blank"><u>Finn Russell had left the camp following a breach of team protocol.</u></a></p><p></p><p>The visitors began in Dublin as firm underdogs but clearly relished the opportunity to send a clear message to those who wrote them off.</p><p></p><p>Up front, where Ireland would have expected to dominate, Scotland stood toe-to-toe with their opponents at every physical encounter.</p><p></p><p>Their endeavours should have yielded more points than the six they took into half-time.</p><p></p><p>Head coach Farrell will have been thankful for Ireland's outstanding work at the breakdown, where they won five penalties inside their own 22 in the opening half to keep the Scots at bay.</p><p></p><p>The first turnover came after just 90 seconds as Irish debutant Caelan Doris announced himself on the international stage, before having his day cruelly cut short following an accidental clash of heads with Adam Hastings.</p><p></p><p>The 21-year-old's day was cut cruelly short following a clash of heads with Adam Hastings three minutes later, with Doris forced off and replaced by Peter O'Mahony.</p><p></p><p>Munster's O'Mahony played like a man with a chip on his shoulder following his omission from the starting side, and produced one of his most influential displays in green for years, winning another crucial turnover with Josh van der Flier on 24 minutes.</p><p></p><p>Ireland's four-point lead at the break owed largely to a few huge defensive moments and one wonderfully executed move involving Cian Healy and Conor Murray which saw Sexton charge through a gaping hole inside 10 minutes.</p><p></p><p>In a day where Ireland's attacking play failed to spark into life, the try was a rare and ultimately decisive departure from the general pattern of play, which saw both sides fail to produce the necessary accuracy to take the game away from their opponents.</p><p></p><p><strong>More to follow.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Line-ups</strong></span></p><p><strong>Ireland:</strong> Larmour; Conway, Ringrose, Aki, Stockdale; Sexton (capt), Murray; Healy, Herring, Furlong, Henderson, Ryan, Stander, Van der Flier, Doris</p><p></p><p><em>Replacements: </em>Kelleher, Kilcoyne, Porter, Toner, O'Mahony, Cooney, Byrne, Henshaw</p><p></p><p><strong>Scotland:</strong> Hogg (capt); Maitland, Jones, Johnson, Kinghorn; Hastings, Price; Sutherland, Brown, Fagerson, Cummings, Gray, Ritchie, Watson, Haining</p><p></p><p><em>Replacements: </em>McInally, Dell, Berghan, Toolis, Du Preez, Horne, Hutchinson, Harris</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Match officials</strong></span></p><p><strong>Referee: </strong>Mathieu Raynal (France)</p><p></p><p><strong>Touch judges: </strong>Pascal Gauzere (France) & Federico Anselmi (Argentina)</p><p></p><p><strong>TMO:</strong> Glenn Newman (New Zealand)</p><p></p><p>Swami</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Swami, post: 202327, member: 13"] [SIZE=6][B]Six Nations 2020: Ireland earn lucky 19-12 win over wasteful Scotland[/B][/SIZE] [LIST] [/LIST] [IMG]https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/9A95/production/_110737593_hogg.jpg[/IMG] Stuart Hogg knocking the ball on when he seemed to score a try summed up Scotland's evening [B]2020 Six Nations Ireland (10) 19 Tries:[/B] Sexton [B]Con:[/B] Sexton [B]Pens:[/B] Sexton 4 [B]Scotland (6) 12 Pens:[/B] Hastings 4 Andy Farrell's reign as Ireland coach got off to a winning but unimpressive start as his side earned a fortunate 19-12 Six Nations win over Scotland. Johnny Sexton scored all 19 Irish points, including a first-half try, as the hosts profited from Scotland's inability to take numerous chances. Stuart Hogg's knock-on over the whitewash in the second half summed up Scotland's try-less day. Man-of-the-match CJ Stander's late turnover secured Ireland's win. [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51300486'][U]All you need to know about the 2020 Six Nations[/U][/URL] [*][URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51121348'][U]The young stars to watch out for in the Six Nations[/U][/URL] [/LIST] It was game that leaves both camps much to ponder. Ireland at least got the win but will know a similar performance against Wales next week will almost certainly result in defeat. Ireland were looking to rediscover their identify following a troubled World Cup, but this was not so much a new dawn as an indication their most glaring issues were not left in Japan. Scotland will take little solace from the fact they dominated large parts of the game, because once again their lack of cutting edge saw a positive result slip away. [IMG]https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/B845/production/_110737174_sextontry.jpg[/IMG] Johnny Sexton's try helped Ireland lead at half-time despite Scotland's bossing possession in the first half [SIZE=4][B]Scots come out firing but Irish back row holds firm[/B][/SIZE] Scotland's pre-tournament build-up was thrown dramatically off-course last Monday when news emerged that star fly-half [URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51222874'][U]Finn Russell had left the camp following a breach of team protocol.[/U][/URL] The visitors began in Dublin as firm underdogs but clearly relished the opportunity to send a clear message to those who wrote them off. Up front, where Ireland would have expected to dominate, Scotland stood toe-to-toe with their opponents at every physical encounter. Their endeavours should have yielded more points than the six they took into half-time. Head coach Farrell will have been thankful for Ireland's outstanding work at the breakdown, where they won five penalties inside their own 22 in the opening half to keep the Scots at bay. The first turnover came after just 90 seconds as Irish debutant Caelan Doris announced himself on the international stage, before having his day cruelly cut short following an accidental clash of heads with Adam Hastings. The 21-year-old's day was cut cruelly short following a clash of heads with Adam Hastings three minutes later, with Doris forced off and replaced by Peter O'Mahony. Munster's O'Mahony played like a man with a chip on his shoulder following his omission from the starting side, and produced one of his most influential displays in green for years, winning another crucial turnover with Josh van der Flier on 24 minutes. Ireland's four-point lead at the break owed largely to a few huge defensive moments and one wonderfully executed move involving Cian Healy and Conor Murray which saw Sexton charge through a gaping hole inside 10 minutes. In a day where Ireland's attacking play failed to spark into life, the try was a rare and ultimately decisive departure from the general pattern of play, which saw both sides fail to produce the necessary accuracy to take the game away from their opponents. [B]More to follow.[/B] [SIZE=4][B]Line-ups[/B][/SIZE] [B]Ireland:[/B] Larmour; Conway, Ringrose, Aki, Stockdale; Sexton (capt), Murray; Healy, Herring, Furlong, Henderson, Ryan, Stander, Van der Flier, Doris [I]Replacements: [/I]Kelleher, Kilcoyne, Porter, Toner, O'Mahony, Cooney, Byrne, Henshaw [B]Scotland:[/B] Hogg (capt); Maitland, Jones, Johnson, Kinghorn; Hastings, Price; Sutherland, Brown, Fagerson, Cummings, Gray, Ritchie, Watson, Haining [I]Replacements: [/I]McInally, Dell, Berghan, Toolis, Du Preez, Horne, Hutchinson, Harris [SIZE=4][B]Match officials[/B][/SIZE] [B]Referee: [/B]Mathieu Raynal (France) [B]Touch judges: [/B]Pascal Gauzere (France) & Federico Anselmi (Argentina) [B]TMO:[/B] Glenn Newman (New Zealand) Swami [/QUOTE]
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