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Warren Gatland’s return ended in defeat in Cardiff as a dominant Ireland secured the bonus point win
More than a third of Wales’ match-day 23 have cap totals in single figures, while a vastly-experienced Ireland team last suffered a Six Nations defeat two years ago.
[1] [2] The two sides have met three times at the Rugby World Cup, with Wales winning two and Ireland winning one of those encounters. [3] Wales won 13–6 in their pool encounter at the inaugural World Cup in 1987. [3] Ireland eliminated Wales at the pool stage during the 1995 World Cup, with a 24–23 victory in 1995. [3]
Ireland Wales: 11–6 Ireland: 1 December 1906 St. Helen's Wales South Africa: 0–11 1906–07 tour of Europe South Africa: 12 January 1907 St. Helen's Wales England: 22–0 1907 Home Nations Championship Wales: 2 February 1907 Inverleith Scotland Wales: 6–3 Scotland: 9 March 1907 Cardiff Arms Park/National Stadium Wales Ireland: 29–0 Wales
The two teams were to meet again in November 2004 when South Africa toured the UK and Ireland, playing each of the home nations.In the lead-up to the match, South African coach Jake White provided additional motivation to the Irish team by publicly repeating his statement from earlier in the year that "only three Irish players would be good enough to get onto the South African team".
The match takes place on Tuesday 19 November with kick-off set for 7.45pm GMT at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Where can I watch the match? The match will be broadcast live in the UK ...
Ireland began its three-peat bid by blowing away England during 30-plus minutes of controlled aggression in the second half in Dublin for a 27-22 comeback win. France steamrolled hapless Wales 43 ...
Ireland coach Declan Kidney described it as "not our greatest day". [5] Ireland's previous match – a 27–12 victory over Wales on 13 March – had seen O'Driscoll achieve 100 caps for his country. [6] Ireland's previous match against England had seen John Hayes achieve 100 caps for his country, the first player to do so for Ireland. [7] [8]