'It's just weird': Even Ireland were miffed by uncontested scrums

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'It's just weird': Even Ireland were miffed by uncontested scrums

Ireland beat Italy 57-6 in the Guinness Six Nations match in Dublin on Sunday. The game was marred by the scrum-up during which Italy lost their starting hooker and their replacement hookers. Toa Halafihi was sacrificed and Italy were reduced to 13 players after 21 minutes. Italy's coach, Kieran Cowley, wants the authorities to discuss the issue. Andy Farrell believes the game could have been better if the rules were changed. Italy had a numerical advantage but the lack of contested scrums meant that their forwards had more energy and it hindered their attack. Ireland coach believes they can take some positives from the match.