Wales 22-30 Ireland, Saturday 2 February 2013 (Millennium Stadium – Cardiff)
The defending Grand Slam champions came unstuck at the first hurdle, losing to Ireland in their Six Nations opener. The Welsh were blown away by a Brian O’Driscoll-inspired Ireland in the opening exchanges as their opponents ran in two tries and landed three penalties to take a commanding 23-3 halftime lead, which they maintained despite a determined comeback from Wales in the second half.
The defending Grand Slam champions came unstuck at the first hurdle, losing to Ireland in their Six Nations opener. The Welsh were blown away by a Brian O’Driscoll-inspired Ireland in the opening exchanges as their opponents ran in two tries and landed three penalties to take a commanding 23-3 halftime lead, which they maintained despite a determined comeback from Wales in the second half.
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