Ireland face Six Nations opener in Cardiff

Perfect conditions greeted RBS 6 Nations favourites Ireland as they launched they title challenge with a tricky opener at the Millennium Stadium.

Sun, 04 Feb, 2007 - 14:42

Perfect conditions greeted RBS 6 Nations favourites Ireland as they launched they title challenge with a tricky opener at the Millennium Stadium.

The Triple Crown holders were expected to improve on last year when they finished championship runners-up but Wales in Cardiff was a tricky first hurdle.

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