Four-point difference in Ireland-Wales clash

There are just two minutes left in the Ireland - Wales Six Nations clash. The score stands at Ireland 12 Wales 16.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2008 - 15:06

There are just two minutes left in the Ireland - Wales Six Nations clash. The score stands at Ireland 12 Wales 16.

Wales were forced into a late change ahead of their Triple Crown showdown with Ireland after hooker Huw Bennett was struck down by flu.

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