Well, breathtaking isn't the word. But Wales really lost it in the experience available in midfield. Mistakes made due to young heads of James Hook and Chris Czekaj hurt Wales but giving Ireland the chance to capitolise.

Those young boys need to come on a lot more in order for Wales to take the lead in such games, and they have about 6 months to do it. Let's hope Shane Williams and Mark Jones recover, as there is still scope to beat anyone else in this tournament. It's the 1%ers that matter.