After a controversial week for Welsh rugby, their stand-in coach Scott Johnson seems in jovial mood ahead of kick-off The visitors make the perfect start with Mark Jones scoring the first try after a clever chip from Matthew Watkins Gavin Henson enters the Test fray for the first time in a year following a 19th-minute injury to Stephen Jones Ireland's captain Brian O'Driscoll looks to inspire his side following the early setback with a typical mazy run Denis Leamy bundles over the line but the try is ruled out however Ireland soon score with David Wallace driven over Shane Horgan steps inside the Welsh cover to score minutes after the half-time interval to give Ireland a 16-5 lead The stand-in Wales coach looks bemused as Ireland continue to dominate in all areas during the second half Wales are left stunned as Ireland score a final try through Peter Stringer to seal the comprehensive 31-5 win
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