Six Nations: Ireland 11 Wales 6

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Ireland U20’s stuttered to 11 – 6 win over Wales in opening round of the RBS 6 Nations last night at Dubarry Park.

There was little excitement in a game that Ireland dominated but they failed to convert pressure into points in a fractured game. The main point of note being that over half the points scored came from drop goals. two for Ireland and one for Wales.

Ireland (5) 11

TRY: Shane Layden

DG: Paddy Jackson, Luke McGrath

Wales (3) 6

PEN: Lewis Williams

DG: Sam Davies

Ulster’s Paddy Jackson had an off-night with the boot, missing four kicks at goal, but the Dungannon youngster generally had a good game with the ball in hand.

I wouldn’t be too worried about young Jacko’s kicking in this game as he hasn’t had too many run outs of late and no . . .

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