LONDON: Ireland had just about enough flair behind the scrum to beat Italy 28-17 in Rome on Sunday and remain on track for their first Six Nations title in 20 years.
At times in this tough, unglamorous encounter, it looked like Italy might catch Ireland cold and register another upset on the first weekend of the tournament after England were beaten in Wales and Scotland ran France close on Saturday.
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