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Keith Earls gets the moment he deserves as Ireland left frustrated by 19 point win over England

Ireland rewarded for playing with greater ambition and width than joyless England

Ireland’s Keith Earls scores a try during his team's World Cup warm-up match against England. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Ireland’s Keith Earls scores a try during his team's World Cup warm-up match against England. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Gerry Thornley at the Aviva Stadium
Mon Aug 21 2023 - 05:00 • 5 MIN READ

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