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Media Reaction
UK media reaction to Ireland v Wales in Six Nations: ‘Men against boys’
Despite the big rugby defeat there were some promising signs for Wales spotted by visiting journalists
Ireland's Joe McCarthy runs at the Welsh defence during the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Nathan Johns
Sun Feb 25 2024 - 12:53
Six Nations
Ireland Rugby
Wales Rugby
Andy Farrell
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