Highlights | Ireland off to a flying start with bonus point win in Six Nations opener

An impressive four try win for the boys in green gives the team a strong start in the Guinness Six Nations.

Ireland looked to avenge their bitter defeat to Wales in this tournament last year, and 29-7 win this time out certainly helped achieve that. It was a very dominant performance for most of the game as Andy Farrells side mixed attacking fair with a brutish defensive effort.

The game started fast as not 70 seconds had elapsed in the clash when Mack Hansen turned a deflected Johnny Sexton kick into a break up the left wing. The Test newcomer stole a march on Louis Rees-Zammit and threatened from his own chip and chase. The move didn’t come off but it was a sign of good things to come.

The deadlock was broken just moments later. Ireland attacked crisply off the lineout with Caelan Doris and Tadhg Furlong punching holes. Tadhg Beirne pull-back pass and a lofted Hansen delivery put Bundee Aki over in the left corner.

Ireland couldn’t add to that tally with another try before the break, leading 10-0 at the interval.However, the second half was a much more clinical performance from the Irish side.

Munster wing Andrew Conway added a pair of tries shortly after the restart with Garry Ringrose securing the bonus with a brilliant solo effort.

Wales had the final score of the game but that was with the result beyond doubt as Irish attention shifts to France this Saturday.

Watch the full Match Highlights from Ireland’s win over Wales below!

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