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Published 18:28 12 Mar 2023 GMT
Updated 22:37 12 Mar 2023 GMT
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Ireland got the job done at Murrayfield. (Credit: Getty Images)[/caption]
Decimated by injuries, which saw the Irish forward pack ravaged in the opening half, a perseverant Ireland held Scotland scoreless in the second half, and ultimately eased to a three try victory in the Scottish capital.
With big performances around the park, it seems unfair to just single out the best player on the day- an award bestowed upon Mack Hansen by former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton.
Here, we take a look at the three players who made all the difference, as Ireland swiftly laid to rest any half-time concerns over a Scottish comeback victory.
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Mack Hansen dots down in the corner. (Credit: Getty Images)[/caption]
Josh Van der Flier throws into the Irish line out. (Credit: Getty Images)[/caption]
Sexton slots one of his touchline conversions. (Credit: Getty Images)[/caption]
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