Ireland bullied and eventually beaten

5 February 2012, 9:22 am

Ireland 21 Wales 23:This will smart horribly from an Irish perspective. Not alone did they lose but it was the manner of their performance that will disappoint almost as much. Ireland were bullied physically on their own patch, the defence a passive line of acquiescence rather than a snarling, aggressive unit, looking to put the Welsh under pressure.... Read More »

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