Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park is tackled by Italy's Monty Ioane during their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium (Image: David Rogers/Getty Images)
Ireland's bid to become the first team to win successive Six
Nations Grand Slams moved a step closer on Sunday as they breezed past Italy
36-0 at Lansdowne Road.
Dan Sheehan scored a brace of tries as the Irish backed up
on their sublime opening 38-17 victory over France.
Andy Farrell's side became the first Irish team to prevent
an opposing side scoring in the tournament for the first time since England in
1987 in the then Five Nations.
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