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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Luke McLaughlin at the Principality Stadium

Matt Sherratt hails his Wales players’ ‘emotion and ambition’ despite defeat

Ellis Mee was adjudged to have knocked on when trying to score for Wales.
Ellis Mee was adjudged to have knocked on when trying to score, in what was described as a ‘big moment’ in the game by Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

The new interim Wales coach, Matt Sherratt, paid tribute to his players’ “emotion and ambition” after a heartening display in the 27-18 defeat by Ireland at the Principality Stadium.

The 47-year-old Englishman, Cardiff’s full-time head coach, was appointed only last week and said he was pleased with the way his players had transferred his ideas on to the pitch. Wales led 18-10 in the second half before a Jamie Osborne try and three Sam Prendergast penalties for Ireland settled the contest.

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