The breakdown: Variety of tries signals another strong showing for Ireland’s multi-layered attack

Bundee Aki of Ireland scores his side's third try

Cian Tracey

Watching Ireland move through the gears at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, we were reminded of just how good their attack is when everything is working in-sync.

The multi-layered threat of the system implemented by attack coach Mike Catt and Andy Farrell makes it extremely difficult to defend against because the variation is such that opposition teams are struggling to read Ireland’s intentions.