Ireland were very impressive in the opening forty minutes against Romania. Simon Zebo and Keith Earls were outstanding in particular, getting Ireland off to a good start. Twitter was alight with praise, and here's the best of what people said:
Some people already got what they came for:
@ballsdotie I came here looking for an Italia 90 reference. I am not dissatisfied
— John Lynch (@JPLynch81) September 27, 2015
Then Zebo's magic dazzled, before being ruled out:
The greatest try Ireland never scored
— Rúaidhrí O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) September 27, 2015
What an offload from Earls. He'll be getting detention on Monday from Schmidt for it though.
— Cian Tracey (@CianTracey1) September 27, 2015
All behold, the split-screen multi-angle replay...#AboutTime pic.twitter.com/6GgwXTve3J
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) September 27, 2015
The ref was getting a bit confused:
"Have a word with 7 please" says Craig Joubert to the Romania captain... who is wearing No7
— Rúaidhrí O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) September 27, 2015
Some people still want a bit of RTE:
Feels wrong for such a try not to be called by an overly excited Ryle Nugent. Tommmmmmmyyyyyyyy Boooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwweee!!!!!
— Dave Finn (@Furlo) September 27, 2015
Schmidt is spoilt for choice bt he has to find a spot for Earls in his first choice XV.He makes something happen every time he gets the ball
— Cian Tracey (@CianTracey1) September 27, 2015
How to speak Gerry Thornley 101:
Bowe adroit finish in corner for first try. Just what he and Ireland needed. Zebo gave pass. Maybe could have gone himself?
— Gerry Thornley (@gerrythornley) September 27, 2015
Earls got in in the corner, but that pass was just...
I haven't seen a better pass at Wembley since Ray Parlour #IREvROM
— Paul (@PaulEyezOnMe) September 27, 2015
Brilliant by Earls he's on fire since he's comeback expected him to burst into flames n dissappear he was so fast 🚀 #IREvROM #RWC 🍀🍀🏉🏉🍀🍀
— Tony (@TonyKB777) September 27, 2015
What a pass from Zebo. Silky. #IREvROM
— Freedom Littleseal (@TheShiftyShadow) September 27, 2015
Am particularly loving the glittery Romanian black shorts! #IREvROM #RWC0215 @wembleystadium @ColumL
— Manuela Spinelli (@SpinelliManuela) September 27, 2015
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Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
