Irish put a marker down with power play

By GARY FITZGERALD

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Rock and roll: Benjamin Meehan’s try celebration
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LIVEWIRE Ben Meehan produced a sparkling display to ensure Irish began their bid to climb straight back into the top flight with a hardfought victory.
The scrum-half was the difference between the hot favourites for promotion enjoying a happy opening Championship fixture and a potential upset at the home of the Trailfinders.
Aussie Meehan grabbed one of his side’s two tries with hooker Dave Porecki crossing for the other and the No9 insist...

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