Ireland runs in 7 tries, smashes Canada in 50-7 win at Rugby World Cup
Posted Sep 19, 2015 12:01:32 PM.
Last Updated Sep 19, 2015 12:03:30 PM.
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By Steve Douglas
CARDIFF, Wales – Ireland dismissed concerns about its readiness for the Rugby World Cup by overwhelming Canada in a 50-7 win on Saturday, clinching the four-try bonus point inside 36 minutes.
The Six Nations champions scored seven tries in total under the Millennium Stadium roof, the first three coming in a 10-minute spell midway through the first half when Canada hardman Jamie Cudmore was in the sin-bin.
Jonathan Sexton ran the show from flyhalf, crossing once, and kicking nine points to inspire Ireland to a 29-0 halftime lead. Sean O’Brien, Iain Henderson, and Dave Kearney were the other first-half try-scorers.
Sean Cronin, Rob Kearney, and Jared Payne all dotted down in the final 16 minutes for Ireland, which lost to Wales and England in the build-up to raise alarm.
DTH Van Der Merwe scored Canada’s lone try in the Pool D match.
