DEBUTING Calvin Nash (Young Munster) nipped-in for a memorable try as Ireland swept aside France, 38-17, in the opening fixtures of the Six Nations Championship in Marseille yesterday (Friday).
First-half tries from Jamison Gibson-Park and Tadgh Beirne helped the visitors into a 17-0 interval lead.
Nash’s 45th minute five-pointer was followed-up by scores from Dan Sheehan and Ronan Kelliher, while Jack Crowley landed six kicks off the tee.
Joe McCarthy was named man-of-the-match.
On reflection, captain Peter O’Mahony said: “I think a big chunk of (the performance) was the young fellas. Guys like Calvin Nash, Jack [Crowley], big Joe [McCarthy], some big, big performances from guys getting an opportunity.”
Italy visit the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, February 11 (3pm).
