Ireland's Joe McCarthy runs at the Welsh defence during the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wireside were admittedly not firing on all cylinders at the Aviva Stadium, but the verdict is they did not have to be to blow a way a Welsh side in the midst of a youthful rebuild.
“Ireland threw the kitchen sink at Wales but the visitors rarely missed anything in defence, and Mike Forshaw deserves a huge amount of credit here.“Ireland enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and territory but they were made to work for all their points. Wales’ line speed along with some smart defensive reads forced Ireland to overplay at times.”
Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright battles for possession with Ireland's Ciarán Frawley during the Six Nations game at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho “Game over. Gatland expressed frustration at some of the penalties given against his side by Andrea Piardi who became the first Italian to referee a Championship game.”
“Cameron Winnett has been steadily getting better since making his debut against Scotland, but he really excelled at the Aviva Stadium. The 21-year-old just doesn’t make any mistakes while his positional play has shades of Leigh Halfpenny, and he is also as safe as houses under the high ball.”
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