...Eddie O'Sullivan and Brian O'Driscoll thank the Lansdowne Road crowd...

See below for quotes from skipper Brian O'Driscoll in reaction to Ireland's 61-17 triumph over the Pacific Islanders.

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL:

- ON IRELAND'S FINAL PERFORMANCE OF THE SERIES -

"There were wholesale changes for this game and that makes a difference to continuity. At times we played some fantastic stuff and at times it was a little bit loose, namely after our first try.

"We didn't play the direct football we needed to then, but the way we closed out the first half was very pleasing. In the second half we waited for opportunities to arrive rather than forcing them.

"Sometimes rugby is a patience game and you have to wait to score your tries - we're learning that."

- ON PADDY WALLACE'S DISPLAY -

"It was a very complete performance from Paddy. It's always difficult to start your first international at out-half, no matter who the opposition are.

"Sometimes it's easier to play against a more structured side than the Pacific Islanders because you have a better idea of what they will do.

"At times the Islanders don't know what they're going to do themselves so Paddy responded well in difficult circumstances.

"He made some half breaks, took the ball into contact and was involved as much as possible. I'm sure he'll be very pleased with himself. Eddie (O'Sullivan) will be pleased too."

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