Anticipation of a victory wasn't exactly high and yet five minutes into the second half, we're ten points to the good and Rhys Ruddock is the man to get his name on the scoresheet. Johnny Sexton added the extras to leave it three kicks from three for him and what many thought wasn't going to happen is looking increasingly possible.
GIF: Rhys Ruddock Crosses To Put Ireland In The Driving Seat
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