Rugby Union: Irish Eyes Have Little to Smile About in Error-Strewn Victory

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Ireland opened their World Cup with a bonus-point victory over Namibia but Pool D rivals France and Argentina will be rubbing their hands in glee after watching this debacle. Coach Eddie O'Sullivan had demanded Ireland put one of the group's whipping boys to the sword, but instead a disjointed and error-strewn display will have left him deeply concerned.

Namibia, who have never won a World Cup match and ship an average of 70 points every tournament outing, even dominated a dramatic second half.

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Rugby Union: Irish Eyes Have Little to Smile About in Error-Strewn Victory

They even completed the night with a lap of the pitch after the final whistle - a gesture that was greeted with a standing ovation from the Stade Chaban-Delmas.

Tries for Jacq...

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