Ireland clocked up their second successive 2020 Six Nations win, beating Wales 24 – 14 at Lansdowne Road on Saturday afternoon.
After a dour game against Scotland, Ireland got their attack going in this one with tries from Jordan Larmour and Tadhg Furlong in the first half and Josh van der Flier and Andrew Conway in the second.
Ireland (12) 24
TRY: Jordan Larmour, Tadhg Furlong, Josh van der Flier, Andrew Conway.
CON: Johnny Sexton (2)
Wales (7) 14
TRY: Tomos Williams Justin Tipuric
CON: Dan Biggar, Leigh Halfpenny
Ireland started the game strongly but, thanks to an energised Welsh defence, it took almost all the first quarter before they were able to make their mark.
The home side’s breakthrough came through their favoured play of a lineout near the Welsh line where they worked some space for Larmour who stepped the last defender to cross . . .
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