Ireland tamed Scotland to a 27-3 victory in Yokohoma on Sunday to kickstart their World Cup campaign in style.
Tries from James Ryan, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Conway gave Ireland complete control of the test match and now pool A, while Scotland sit bottom.
Here are all of the key moments from the game as well as the best reactions on social media.
TRY!
Ireland’s captain Rory Best sneaks over the line to pile on the agony after a brilliant maul#RWC2019 #ITVRugby pic.twitter.com/ZKTlBApUip
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) September 22, 2019
Brute force!
Ireland charge out of the blocks straight from the off and James Ryan forces over from close range#ITVRugby #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/xeqLAQUEVR
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) September 22, 2019
S I L K Y ☘️
#ITVRugby #RWC2019 #SCOvIRE pic.twitter.com/SSybPAfIzj
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) September 22, 2019
Is this the one that puts this game to bed?
Conway is all out on his own. Murray finds him and the speedster slips inside to run in the try#ITVRugby #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/cO44BSkdkL
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) September 22, 2019
Every Irish fan at the half ☘️👀#RWC2019 #ITVRugby pic.twitter.com/Q6uMLt7qql
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) September 22, 2019
💥Lineout wars 💥@jimhamilton4 v @Paul_OConnell 👀
ADVERTISEMENTWho wins!?#RWC2019 #IREvSCO pic.twitter.com/6EkbLuN7VG
— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) September 22, 2019
When #IREvSCO is winding down and you see the next game up is #ENGvTGA pic.twitter.com/S4Tt46wCFU
— Ireland Simpsons Fans (@iresimpsonsfans) September 22, 2019
Ireland’s Defence #IREvSCO pic.twitter.com/fGM2woWxOg
— Rik from tha K (@RikGotDatGroove) September 22, 2019
Injury to insult. #IREvSCO pic.twitter.com/Hh5wBoltac
— Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast (@thistlerugbypod) September 22, 2019
For the record. I would absolutely hate for Jacob Stockdale to tackle me. #IREvSCO pic.twitter.com/IXM9OommEE
— Jarlath Regan (@Jarlath) September 22, 2019
SO.
MANY.
MISTAKES.We look dreadful. #IREvSCO pic.twitter.com/1wyPtXkPrg
— Thistle Scottish Rugby Podcast (@thistlerugbypod) September 22, 2019
Ireland committing bodies to the ruck on the train to Yokohama. Referee has a look but waves play on. #IREvSCO pic.twitter.com/hN2IMGqJkX
— Frank McNally (@FrankmcnallyIT) September 22, 2019
Joe Schmidt or Emperor Palpatine? You decide. #IREvSCO #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/q2enMaJRo0
— Callum Farmer (@CallumFarmer) September 22, 2019
Joe Schmidt working that hood #IREvSCO pic.twitter.com/85uypWiLiO
— C (@cerealkillerXOX) September 22, 2019
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