‘We have to own that performance’: Disappointment after Ireland suffer heavy loss to Wales via IrishTimesSport
“Like anything, you’ve just got to learn the lessons. Create a plan and make sure you aim to be better the next time you play. In that first half, everything that could go wrong went wrong. That’s not to make excuses. Wales were very clinical, they were very powerful. Their set-piece was outstanding. They just didn’t let us get the ball.”
Courtney Keight of Wales is tackled during her team's match against Ireland on Saturday. Photograph: INPHO/Robbie Stephenson Nineteen-year-old tight head Sisilia Tuipulotu pounced for yet another try six minutes after the resumption to add further salt to the Irish wounds. This five-pointer came about while Deirbhile Nic a Bháird was in the sinbin, but she – along with Ireland’s remaining replacements – did start to make an impact as the action progressed.
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