What a performance and what a start to the competition for Ireland!
We were dominant in the first half. And four minutes in the second half, after a Brian O'Driscoll try, we had a 27 point lead!
The remainder of the game saw Wales mount a series of determined attacks, and Ireland organise a heroic defence. And often with only 14 men. Nail biting stuff indeed!
It finished 22-30 and man of the match was non other than the aforementioned Brian O'Driscoll. What an emphatic comeback to match fitness!
A fabulous game for any viewer, but especially for one supporting the winning side.
Here is a picture of Simon Zebo on his way to scoring the first Irish try:
