The Six Nations is an annual international rugby union competition involving six European sides: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. This years competition is currently underway in southwest London.
One year ago the Irish Team won the Emerald Isle its first Grand Slam (beating all other five teams) since 1948. At this year's 2010 Championships they are looking for a repeat crown. Coming into the competition the Irish were the heavy favorites having gone an entire year undefeated.
At the other end of the spectrum was Ireland's first round opponent, a lack luster Italian team simply trying to avoid a fifth wooden spoon in six years.
While the Irish pulled out a victory, local papers reported that the game lacked both
inspiration and urgency. After the match Irish coach Declan Kidney discussed the Italians impressive defense and made the following remarks:"It was a big pressure game and they did play tough. You can run yourself into walls. So we know there are an awful lot of things still to do. There was a small bit of rustiness out there but at the end, we are delighted with the win...
"Are we overly excited with our performance? No. But if you allow yourself to get frustrated every time, you will never be satisfied."
The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running. ~Author unknown
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