Hopefully Kearney has recovered his senses for this weekend’s French visit
There is not an Irishman in sight in the Six Nations’ compilation of big hits from the opening round of matches.
Ireland dominated possession against Italy, during their 26-3 win, forcing the blue shirts to make rib-jangling, defensive plays. Four Italians feature in the top six.
Josh Furno earns plaudits for snaffling Robbie Henshaw while an Azzurri triumvirate – Kelly Haimona, Martin Castrogiovanni and Marco Barbini – feature for their triple-decker on Kearney.
