Six Nations 2015: Wales coach Warren Gatland ensures Ireland's Johnny Sexton is beaten at his own game
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Six Nations 2015: Wales coach Warren Gatland ensures Ireland's Johnny Sexton is beaten at his own game
On paper Ireland controlled that Test match.
Just look at the statistics: 64 per cent possession, 66 per cent territory.
185 ball carries compared with 94 for Wales, 461 metres made compared with 195.
Test matches, though, are not won on paper.
Wales were magnificent at the Millennium Stadium and fully deserved the victory; they came out of the blocks quickly, established an early lead and then defended with their lives.
Here is how they did it: Game management Wales were brilliant in the first 15 minutes of the match.
We know what a good kicking game Ireland have got but Wal…
Just look at the statistics: 64 per cent possession, 66 per cent territory.
185 ball carries compared with 94 for Wales, 461 metres made compared with 195.
Test matches, though, are not won on paper.
Wales were magnificent at the Millennium Stadium and fully deserved the victory; they came out of the blocks quickly, established an early lead and then defended with their lives.
Here is how they did it: Game management Wales were brilliant in the first 15 minutes of the match.
We know what a good kicking game Ireland have got but Wal…
