The frontline front-row were also removed at the break, although Tadhg Furlong had to quickly return after Finlay Bealham departed for an HIA and did not return, presumably ruling the unlucky Connacht man out of next Saturday’s game.
The lineout was thus a launchpad for Ireland’s game, with Bundee Aki again carrier in chief with his explosiveness and footwork. In the form of his life, two tries garnished the 33-year-old’s display which this week – as it should have done a week ago – earned the Man of the Match award. Not at all surprisingly, the estimated 15,000 travelling Green Army looked conservative if judging by the amount of green in the 31,363 crowd. On a warm evening, with temperatures in the low 20s, which was perfect for rugby, Johnny Sexton led the Irish team out to chants of “Allez les Verts”, the captain’s name and image having provoked the biggest roar when the teams were read out.
After a 45m penalty by William Havili, a lovely left-footed striker of the ball, Andrew Porter had a try chalked off after recourse to the replays showed a slight nudge forward by Hansen before he skilfully fed Tadhg Beirne. But Ireland deservedly struck in the 21st minute.
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