Ireland overcame a gutsy Wales to keep their Six Nations hopes alive with a hard-fought win in Dublin.
After a superb performance against England at Twickenham, Andy Farrell’s side might have expected a more comfortable night against a visiting team seeking a first tournament success in three years. But just as against Scotland, Steve Tandy’s squad showed all sorts of spirit and fight to threaten a mighty shock, particularly after James Botham punched over to narrow Ireland’s lead to just two points in the second half.
