Three backs and five forwards for Ireland named in best team, as Aki misses out on top award
Italy Rugby
Penalty try sees Ireland hit the front early but clinical Italians have too much in front of a record crowd
Starting XV does not include four of starting team that lost 38-17 to France in opening Six Nations game in Le Mans
Danaher pleased with ‘buy-in’ from group, which will be boosted by return of offloading queen Sam Monaghan
Influential secondrow missed Six Nations opener against France due to head injury
Opponents think they have Ireland’s number; Andy Farrell needs to figure out what to do next
England backrow Ben Earl, Scotland winder Duhan van der Merwe and Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello the other nominations
Irish players dominate the best team after winning the championship
France look to have turned a corner while Scotland continue to have an over-inflated view of their performances
Popular Tadgh Beirne; Italy’s impressive tournament; pricey tickets at Aviva; Ireland lineout trusted; referee gaffe
Dismal Welsh effort saw them suffer fifth successive defeat of the season after a fine Italian display
Centre will play his 121st and final Test match against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday
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