Comment: Stiff Welsh resistance shows Farrell's Ireland not out of the woods yet

There's a Triple Crown in their sights, but there's still work to do after this tough Wales test in Dublin

GOING DOWN FIGHTING: Ireland's Jamie Osborne, right, hits the deck before scoring Ireland's fourth try. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA

Revolution is one thing. Finding the consistency to rule is a bigger ask.

Who saw Ireland stuttering and worrying like this against Wales less than two weeks after Twickenham? Who expected Steve Tandy’s lads to make it to the break just 12-10 in arrears? To be just two points back with a dozen minutes to play?