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Bundee Aki scoring a try for Ireland. ©INPHO
Off the Mark
Ireland finish strong against England to open Six Nations defence with bonus-point win
Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan all scored tries to secure the win.
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Ireland 27
England 22
SECOND-HALF TRIES from Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan powered Ireland to a bonus-point victory against England in their Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium.
The defending champions — who are aiming for a three-in-a-row this year — trailed England 10-5 at half-time. But Simon Easterby’s side gradually took control of the tie in the second half to get their title defence off to a winning start.
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