By PAUL WILKINS

Ireland............ 23pts
Tries: O’Connell 20, O’Connor 28, Edogbo 73
Conversions: Murphy 21
Penalties: Murphy 3, 60

Italy................. 22pts
Tries: Scalabrin 23, 30; Gritti 65
Conversions: Pucciarello 24, 31
Penalties: Pucciarello 34
Back-to-back Grand Slam winners Ireland overcome an almighty scare courtesy of Sean Edogbo’s late try.
It was a reality check for the Irish who failed to claim a bonus point and stuttered at times but fought back to deny an Italian outfit who showed their future is bright.
Player of the match winger Marco Scalabrin was unfortunate to e...