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Rory Best's try settled any Irish nerves ©Getty Images
Rory Best's try settled any Irish nerves ©Getty Images
Ulupano Seuteni took a nasty high shot from Bundee Aki and had to leave the field ©Getty Images
Ulupano Seuteni took a nasty high shot from Bundee Aki and had to leave the field ©Getty Images
Unfortunately referee Nic Berry felt there were no mitigating factors and sent Aki off ©Getty Images
Unfortunately referee Nic Berry felt there were no mitigating factors and sent Aki off ©Getty Images
But despite going down to 14 men, Ireland's pack helped them control the second half ©Getty Images
But despite going down to 14 men, Ireland's pack helped them control the second half ©Getty Images
Try-scorer Jordan Larmour was in outstanding form ©Getty Images
Try-scorer Jordan Larmour was in outstanding form ©Getty Images
Replacement Andrew Conway illustrated the strength of the Irish squad ©Getty Images
Replacement Andrew Conway illustrated the strength of the Irish squad ©Getty Images
If Ireland are to progress, key man Johnny Sexton must surely stay fit ©Getty Images
If Ireland are to progress, key man Johnny Sexton must surely stay fit ©Getty Images
An eccentric pitch invader didn't get too far ©Getty Images
An eccentric pitch invader didn't get too far ©Getty Images
They may have exited the tournament early, but the Samoans made many friends ©Getty Images
They may have exited the tournament early, but the Samoans made many friends ©Getty Images