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Published 15:12 4 Feb 2017 GMT
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Scotland waited silently and patiently in the long grass of Murrayfield and hit the Irish for all their worth in the opening game of the Six Nations.
After 8 minutes, the hosts were ahead, in over the line with Rob Kearney forced to watch on.
After 20 minutes, they doubled their lead, with Rob Kearney sold by a dummy.
Before the half hour mark, a simple lineout undid the green jerseys as the Scots walked in for a third try.
Stuart Hogg went in twice and it looked far too easy. Because, basically, it was. And Ireland's full back Rob Kearney felt the full brunt force of a frustrated public who have been anticipating the start of the Six Nations for a while now.
They didn't hold back in their criticisms.
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At half time, the scores read Scotland 21 Ireland 8. A long way back for Schmidt's men and for Kearney's redemption.
Ireland have done it before. And so has Kearney.
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