Andy Farrell: 'The new caps should be proud of how they handled themselves'
Eight players made their debut last night as Ireland romped to a 71-10 win over the USA.
By Garry Doyle
Sunday 11 Jul 2021, 7:00 AM
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Rob Baloucoune celebrates his debut try.
Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO
Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO
THE SCREECH OF the final whistle brought the show to an end. Yet it still took another 20 minutes for the stage to empty.
First there was the ritual of handshakes between cast members; then a lap of honour, something that would have been inappropriate in any other season but which was fitting for this moment.