Ireland had standout performers all over the pitch on another memorable night in Paris
Ireland scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park is tackled during the World Cup Pool B match against Scotland at the Stade de France. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty ImagesTwo tries, excellent positional play and a calming influence for his team-mates knowing that he sweeps up whatever comes his way in the backfield. A couple of missed tackles but another high-quality performance.He had a hand in Ireland’s opening try of the match, providing the scoring pass for James Lowe.
The scorer of Ireland’s first try, he looked dynamic in terms of his work-rate on both sides of the ball until he picked up an eye injury in tackling Darcy Graham. He played on but didn’t reappear for the second half.It’s those moments of quality, the small touches, the timing of the passes, straightening the line, getting a second involvement and reading the game that mark him as a superb footballer. He managed the game until the victory was assured and departed.
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