Ireland Holds On for 22-17 Win Over Italy in Six Nations

Ireland's interim head coach Simon Easterby expressed frustration over his team's performance despite a 22-17 victory against Italy in their final Six Nations match. Easterby noted that while they secured a bonus point, Ireland struggled with discipline and handling errors, which allowed Italy to remain competitive. He acknowledged that the players did not capitalize on Italy's indiscipline, which included two yellow cards and a red card. Despite winning four out of five matches this season, Easterby recognized that the team had not performed at their best and felt they could improve moving forward. Ireland's campaign was marked by a notable loss to France, and the team is set to lose key players to retirement following this season. Overall, while there were positives, Easterby emphasized the need for better execution in high-pressure situations.