The fullback worked hard all night and made some huge tackles at the Stade Vélodrome.
Ciarán Kennedy HUGO KEENAN DIDN’T generate many headlines after Ireland’s supremely impressive win in France last Friday, but on a night where so many of Andy Farrell’s men shone, the fullback delivered a number of important defensive plays which helped keep the visitors on top at the Stade Vélodrome.
As Gael Fickou attacks down France’s right wing, Keenan holds his position before delivering a well-timed hit on Penaud to force him into touch.Advertisement The second arrived later in the opening period. From the resulting Irish lineout, Ireland build pressure and Jack Crowley sends Tadhg Beirne through for their second try of the night.
As the game wore on Keenan’s desire never faded, and the Ireland coaches will no doubt have appreciated his desire to chase down this Jack Conan kick with six minutes remaining and apply pressure on Matthieu Jalibert.
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