In Pictures: Italy v Ireland
Sunday, 15 February 2009View a selection of images from Ireland's 38-9 victory over Italy in their RBS 6 Nations clash in Rome.
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Italian fans were enjoying the early spring sunshine in Rome
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Ireland fans provided plenty of colour and support
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There was colour inside the stadium as the teams stood for the anthems
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It was a tough game, as both sets of players put their bodies on the line
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Andrea Masi was sent to the sin bin for almost decapitating Rob Kearney
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The Irish players react angrily to the challenge on Kearney
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Tommy Bowe shows a clean pair of heels as he breaks away for the opening try
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The Ospreys winger showed great strength to cross the whitewash
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Stephen Ferris offloads despite pressure from the Italian defence
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Luke Fitzgerald's try put Ireland ahead after three penalties from Luke McLean for Italy
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David Wallace's try just after the break ended the game as a contest
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Brian O'Driscoll is tackled by Alessandro Zanni and Tommaso Reato
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Fitzgerald combined with Gordon D'Arcy for his second try
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Bowe and Kearney congratulate Fitzgerald on his second try
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O'Driscoll raced away for his 19th try in this competition
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The scoreline flattered Ireland, but they will take some positives from the win
