After the disappointment of two opening losses against France and Argentina, Ireland finally recorded a first win in this IRB Under 21 World Championship, beating Georgia 47-0 in front of 5,200 spectators in Issoire.
Ireland were too organised, too strong and ultimately too much for Georgia and won despite losing four players to the sin bin during the match.
The Irish dominated from the outset, hooker Philpott scoring early on from a well constructed maul before Williams' effort doubled the lead.
Georgia enjoyed periods of territorial advantage but were never able to make them pay and, by stark contrast, the Irish converted their chances well and Cave scored from a well-worked line out to give them a 19-0 half time lead.
The second half brought much of the same medicine. Centre Fergus McFadden attacked with fury and Philpott scored a second try. Georgia fought bravely and - to the crowd's delight - played penalties to hand but Ireland's attack stood firm and Cave broke on the counter for a 33-0 lead.
Ireland's indiscipline brought two further yellow cards, but despite being outnumbered they still managed to score two final tries through Hanly and substitute Cronin.