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Better shade of red and the white works well, DHL suits much better than mustard.

I was going to write a short blurb for each of the players but the ratings on rugbypass cover much more information. Ratings are out of ten.

Joe Finn – 7.5
Twelve successful tackles – one of which saved Ireland from conceding a try midway through the first half – from Joe Finn, with the lock also bullying the USA opposition in the lineout, where he managed to intercept two throws.

Alex Lautsou – 7
Performed well off the back of the scrum but never had the opportunity to showcase what he could as a carrier, ultimately ending up among the Irish forwards with the fewest direct involvements in attack.

Christopher Barrett – 7
Made the right calls to help Ireland land a 73-22 win, knitting a well-balanced string of passes that injected good energy and dynamism into his side’s attacking platform. Three assists and a stunning solo try.

Charlie O’Shea – 9.5
A hat-trick in under 30 minutes and an outing that completely shattered the USA’s attempts to secure their try-area. The Irish fly-half’s acceleration, pace and clinicality gave depth to Ireland’s attacking strategy, as shown by the 181 metres carried, six line breaks, ten defenders beaten and involvement in 80 per cent of his side’s finishes.

Rob Carney – 8
It wasn’t as dazzling as his centre pairing, but he still showed the skill to crack open the opposing defence with style and speed.

Jamie Conway – 7
Kept the scrum running and played his part in a solid defensive effort.

Jamie Conway behind the captain but will be happy if we see him at some stage.

I found myself laughing aloud to some of the stories, the references to BJ Botha and other Munster stalwarts were great.

I have already listened to it twice over two Munster legends retelling the journey from their point of view highly recommend listening.

I feel like I can finally let go of a breath I’ve been holding over nerves about Chris Barrett getting poached by the Leinster academy.

Evan O’Connell at long last

Final home team sheet of the season

Bone Collector, DTM and Smillo in front row

Darragh and Tuna in locks

Prendo, Moose and Jansen on back row

Ben and Josh at half back

Bundee and Harry at the centre

All the S men, Shayne, Shane and Sam on the back three

EDB, Gerry and Finlay on replacement front row

Joe at replacement lock for his final match at home

Paul at replacement back row

Matthew at replacement 9 for his final home match

Carnaldo at 22 for his last ever home match 😭😢🥺

Seán Naughton as utility replacement

We fielded a fairly mixed side last time around which I’d forgotten, Sam Gilbert and Bundee are two that will start on Saturday that we haven’t faced.

Treacy and Forde are both out with Heffernan touch and go.

Our full strength side should be a much tougher proposition for them.

Casey Crowley Edogbo Ahern Kendellen all difference makers for me really interested to see the team we put out.