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The Explainer
16 Feb 2026
The good, the bad and the ugly from Ireland's win over Italy, plus selection for England
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Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss a broadly enjoyable game at the Aviva Stadium, Andy Farrell's 'keyboard warriors' comment regarding the increasingly poisonous out-half debate, and Ireland's tough ask against a wounded England.