O'Connell picks and goes next, but the support is slow in coming, and Parisse comes way with possession

A bit like England , centres not giving much

O'Brien takes it up next

Bravi ragazzi.. Dai dai dai..

Ireland reclaim off the restart, Best carries into contact

Allan guides it over, and Ireland's lead narrows to just one point

Yeah Pete, parrises return seems to really have inspired the Italians.

agreed

We're brought back for the penalty, Allan points to posts

Earls covers well, and Sarto can't collect