Sheehan double eases Irish to victory over sorry Italy

11 Feb

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Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park is tackled by Italy's Monty Ioane during their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium (Image: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ireland's bid to become the first team to win successive Six Nations Grand Slams moved a step closer on Sunday as they breezed past Italy 36-0 at Lansdowne Road.

Dan Sheehan scored a brace of tries as the Irish backed up on their sublime opening 38-17 victory over France.

Andy Farrell's side became the first Irish team to prevent an opposing side scoring in the tournament for the first time since England in 1987 in the then Five Nations.

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