Speedy fullbacks with that point-scoring touch; underestimating Italy a costly mistake; successful Italians; and silky skills
Price of defeat to Italy
Kidd, a three-time All Black trialist and who played representative rugby in New Zealand, came to Ireland in 1990 and twice guided Garryowen to an All-Ireland League Division One title. He was in charge for nine matches winning three. Players were shuttled to the stadium in taxis while others literally thumbed a lift, most arriving about a quarter of an hour before kick-off which the Italians refused to put back. The home side won 22-12 and started a run of three consecutive victories against Ireland, following up with a 37-27 win at Lansdowne Road and in December that year triumphed again this time in Bologna .
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