U21’s show way as Welsh outclassed

Ireland 30, Wales 19

Sat, 21 Feb, 2004 - 00:00

Charlie Mulqueen

Wales travelled as Grand Slam champions, however they were never in the hunt against a far better drilled and more intelligent Irish side.

They won the try count 4-2 with the Welsh brace coming late in the game with the issue beyond doubt.

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