Wales U20s v Ireland U20s Scrum V Live

Everyone has dreams but when they dream in Wales, they dream of

wearing the red jersey, running out through the flames upon the turf

did -- beneath the roof, amidst the song. They dream of wearing those

colours, they dream of belting out that anthem, they dream of winning.

But the dreams mean that nothing without hard work, without

sacrifice, without commitment. It is the dreams that keeps you going

when tonight is long and cold and dark. It is the dreams that keeps

you alive when you feel dead, the dreams that keeps you out of -- get

you out of bed in the morning, get you up of 30 floor one more time

committed to pushing and pushing. All for a dream. 18 that one day it

might be you out there, wearing the Tonight, Wales versus Ireland in

Colwyn Bay. Wales are out for revenge after losing to their

Celtic cousins last year. Since then, they've come third in the

junior world championship, are becoming the first ever team to

beat the Baby Blacks. We are in North Wales this evening. They are

hoping there will be more than 5000 in Colwyn Bay. The under twenties

have returned here for a second campaign after the success of last

year and it is becoming an international venue of note.

Welcome to scrum -- welcome to Scrum V. Wales came 4th in this

competition last year but after that performance at the Junior

World Championships, they will be setting their sights higher.

think so. We all be wanting to start with a win. It is quite cold

and the windows blistering around the -- the windows and blustering

around the stadium. We saw the start of the promo, the star of the

under twenties campaign. He is a bright prospect. The he has

captained Wales Under 18 and is a highly skilled player. You will see

his versatility today. He usually stands as a six-storey seven but he

is well balanced. Sean Bennett as No. 6 is a line-out option and also

a good tackler. We are in the cold. Sean is in the warmth of the

analysis track. I am looking forward to it. This is a shop

window for these young men and a chance to put the three feathers on,

stake a claim to the Junior World Cup next summer. I've taken a

little look through the team. There are a for Dundee back to watch

tonight. Wales currently has five props in regional rugby that are

non-Welsh. We need young men like Nicky Thomas coming through on a

tight head. He is only 18 but is a big man and an aggressive prop.

Let's look at him tonight. In the back line, you're wrong from the

same fixture last year, we have Sam Davies at Number 10. I've had the

pleasure of working with him. He will have to control things tonight

and he gets first choice at the No. 10 shirt. Nigel Davies's son a

sandwich at a number of tonight. There are five guys in this squad

who are back with their regions. The thereof. I can speak for the

dragons as a coach down their. We are using a... Also, the two

players, Robinson and Rees Tatchell, not available for the tournament.

It has been decided that the best development for them at the moment

is to play regional rugby. It gives an opportunity for other talented

players to come through and five for a place in the World Cup and

the summer and also a regular place through the six nations. Might we

see those players feature later in the tournament? Yes, but it is down

for what is best for those players. It is best for them to play in

regional rugby. If they are not involved, they will be playing for

their age group. In terms of the player turnover, a you'll be doing

well to get two seasons out of any player, so each year is an entirely

different squad. You have but with the National Academy and the skills

coaches, there is some concern to through the skills that are

developed at this stage. Also, the win is important and both sets of

coaches will want to start their campaign with a win. These players

are being looked at individually by their regions and as we've seen

with George North, players go through recently. The national

coaches are keeping an eye out at this level. The Ireland team have

taken to the field, ready for the anthems. The Welsh team are on

It is a bitterly cold night in Colwyn Bay but the reception, as

ever, is very warm indeed. They will have their -- they enjoy

having their representative games appear in this park. It will

continue for a few more years as well. There is a family feel about

any under twenties crowd. There are a lot of proud parents there, come

to see their boys in action at the This facility is one which has been

developed and certainly, top- quality as the two teams line up

# Come the day. # And come the hour.

# Come the power and the glory. # We have come to answer.

# Our country's call... # From the four proud provinces of

Ireland. # Ireland, Ireland.

Island is 7/7 up # Together standing tall.

# Shoulder to shoulder. # We'll answer Ireland's call. # #

From the mighty. To # Glens of Antrim.

# From the rugged hills of Galway. # Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl

I mi # Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri # Ei gwrol ryfelwyr,

gwladgarwyr tra mad # Tros ryddid gollasant eu gwaed # Tros ryddid

gollasant eu gwaed # Gwlad, gwlad be # Pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad or but

# Tra mor yn fur i'r bur hoff bau # O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.

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You get the feeling those boys way. -- Sam Davies gets the season

to be favouring Wales in the first half. It was certainly wet earlier

on today but it is the wind that will cause problems. The line-out

moment while Wales look to take has taken his scrum cap off. He has

taken -- prepared himself for this opportunity. The penalty was given

for Ireland deliberately pulling went wide. They will be

disappointed with that one. The a bit of confusion for a second

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organised and well prepared. But -- of the Ireland defence. An

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encouraging opening from the Welsh try gone begging for Wales. A

brilliant breakout. The support was there but the hands just let them

a tackle, showed power, pace and vision as well. A man on the inside,

a lovely pass on his left to Daniel Thomas. I am not sure whether he

was overrunning. That should have been a score. That should have been

a Welsh try, no doubt about that. The Irish team can be extremely

thankful to George with Wigan, the hooker, for getting back there. His

presence doesn't have to make sure the past did not find its target.

There are so many options for Wales. They should have finished that one.

You don't get many opportunities this level, you have to take them.

You won't get a better one than that. Wales should be seven points

Davies' game. A great tactical kicker. Have a look at this. Great

foot work to start with, their hands. Is the man on the inside a

better option? Dan Thomas, you have cover. It should have been a try.

That should have been a score. but they have put themselves under

pressure, certainly at the breakdown. Typical Ireland, trying

to keep the ball off the ground, trying to wind maul situation. You

see it so often at provincial level and with the senior international

team. This team is very much the same, trying to hold the player off

the ground, waiting for the referee scrums, Nicky Smith at loose-head,

Thomas Smith at Tighthead. Quickly taken or not, as the case may be,

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colleague from RTE just before the game. When he got here, he got here

quicker than we did. He flew to Liverpool, left that one o'clock. I

left at line-up o'clock this morning and got here at 5:15pm. --

picked out for falling under. have had three scrums and we

haven't had any opportunity to play from their. The scrum again going

to ground. Two free-kicks, a preparation, Sam Davies. It dropped

There looks to be a bit of space but there were a couple of knock-

ons before Alex O'Meara could get going. There might have been a

forward pass as well. I think that ball was meant for Nicky Thomas.

Nicky Smith came in. An unnecessary mistake. I think the wind is quite

blustery. You see the kicks, Sam Davies had to Redrow attempts and

they drop shot. He has not struck them particularly well but the wind

It is a mess though, isn't it? Four scrums and we have had four penalty,

two penalties, two free kicks. At least the line-out gives you an

opportunity to attack. It is a proper restart, the ball normally

comes out either way. The scrum has become a farce. One of the

internationals last year, there were nine scrums. Only three were

completed. It has got to be looked the dominance they are showing in

the opening minutes but again, it is pushed wide, this time the other

to way by Sam Davies. Three attempts, three misses. That was

the easiest attempt by some distance. He struck it better than

the others but again, it is all about direction. It is a bit off,

so far this evening. He has looked quite good with ball in hand. His

kicking is excellent, the variety of his kicking has been very good.

They run nine points that have gone. -- there are nine points but have

for Wales. It is not a master class particularly well. Options either

side for Wales with the scrum slap Jones breaks to the far side. This

should be points, but again, another scrum not completed. He

wants a word with Luke McGrath. REFEREE: You have to stop. They

can't keep going on like this, five scrums in the first 13 minutes, all

ending up in free-kicks or penalties. A think this is

deliberate. I think they are Sam Davies and no problem. Wales go

ahead by 3-0. Let's see if we can have some light shed on the scrums.

Phil? The scrums, what is going on? The game comes down to making sure

you are winning your own ball and keeping discipline as best as

possible. There has been some penalties done at the moment. Both

sides will have to tighten up that area. This is the pass for the U20s

to get to the top but are we missing a trick with the student

rugby? I saw students last week. Are we missing a trick for late

developers? Late developers in the front five tend to develop later.

The regions and the union keep an eye on the college systems and the

Senedd pro level. We are picking those players at at the right times.

to coach. He looked sharp. He looked sharp, a local product from

the Scarlets. He looks quick. He gets the ball, not the best of

passes but his immediate thought is to counter attack. He is constantly

Ireland will be very disappointed after initially doing so well from

the line-out. Ellis Jenkins did well but the plaudits have to go to

Jack Jones as well. It was the fact he held the ball up, held the ball

carrier up. It meant he ended up in a maul. Ellis Jenkins made sure it

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advantage for the Daniel Thomas offside. He has penalised Nicky

Thomas. Nicky Thomas, for not rolling away. Tunnel Thomas here

comes through as he gets the ball, the man on the floor, Nicky Thomas.

He is not rolling away, there he is. That is what the penalty is for.

Daniel Thomas timed that perfectly, coming through on to Luke McGrath,

the scrum-half. He has looked sharp. He has played senior rugby for

Leinster. He does look shock. was a good competition for the

Irish Under 20 scrum-half position. Marmion has come through at that

level. There is quite a nut -- a number of Irish players who have

gone into the provincial set-up. Of course, some of the Welsh players,

Matthew Morgan was obviously with the U20s last year. Dan Baker, down

at the Ospreys. Daniel Thomas, from forwards. The continuation is there

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defence are being tested. -- for defence. He deserved that. He has

led by example. His service has been shot. When he spots a gap,

more often than not, he goes through it. Wales will be

disappointed their. They had numbers. Rhodri Williams needs to

take care of but inside defence of great way to celebrate his 20th

birthday, scoring the opening try perfectly done. After being under

the cosh for the opening quarter of an hour, halfway through the first

staff, Ireland find themselves 7-3 disappointed with that drive. --

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have proved that by the sniff of opportunity, they don't have a

problem getting across to whitewash. A few of those driving mauls will

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Davies comes in here, go as high. The important thing is he keeps the

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He is a late replacement of Carwyn so far. I think only one has been

completed. The players are muttering that different levels at

this age. Some of them of command against players who are physically

more dominant. The Welsh management feel that Nicky Smith is too

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to keeper territory -- a Thailand are looking to keep territory and

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The wind is more for a cross wind and cities favouring this side.

Mark, you've had domination in possession and territory. How much

of a worry is it that you're behind? It is a worry and we've

missed a couple of kicks. It is early days. We will more

disappointed to concede the try. We have to build ourselves back into

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Jenkins. A quick ball is what they the ball, Wales come away empty-

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ball just popped out of his hands. In the end, it was disappointed --

disappointment for Cory Allen. struggling to get the numbers.

Though it giving too much space. they don't need to ask if Phil

Steel has any can be this time because he is writing can chop --

in front of me and so is the coach. The Irish coach. A you surprised to

be in the lead? Well, Wales have missed a couple kicks. We are

plugging away. We are at sixes and sevens. We have looked... Am I here

are a man of Gwent. What you think of the Welsh scrummage so what?

is going well. The we have three players injured at the moment so

it's an experiment for us. Wales are looking strong in that area.

beforehand and, the singing going to lift the Welsh spirits towards

giving chase. Good pressure from Hewitt again. He got his timing

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it would make them feel better in the ball away, as soon as they get

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on the front foot and Wales are Ireland. The scrum is creaking, but

certainly when they do get possession they looked the more

dangerous. They are playing with a higher pace but Wales at the moment.

inside Ireland's 22, late in the first half. Rhodri Hughes takes and

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by Wales, quickly away by Ireland. They have gone two thirds of the

field, down to Welsh territory but it is Ireland who of finishing

very well, Stuart Olding, there. Ashton Hewitt is sharp. When it is

one-on-one in a situation like that for most of the money will be on

the wing. He did very well there but he held himself sufficiently,

did not commit himself, held back, waiting for Ashton Hewitt to make a

decision and read it very well. did, didn't he? Ashton Hewitt was

fading for the outside but Olding stood his ground. He showed him the

outside, he was prepared. He felt he was quick enough to get there

but did not give him any space inside. Wales were fortunate to

gain there. That Paul got spilled. -- double got spilled. Turnover,

and driving through, good work by Sion Bennett. Decent hands by Wales.

He has got some gas come he does very well there. He did not have

sufficient room on the outside, had to come inside Olding did

defensively exceptionally well. This has been Wales and Luke

McGrath, defensively and with Paul. -- ball. They looked very sharp,

Ireland. Once they get on the front but there is a real urgency to get

that ball away and into space again as quickly as possible. If there is

one area Wales have dominance, it is the scrum. Absolutely. We heard

Mike Ruddock explain they have the tight-head and limbs, but a

Tighthead is under a lot of pressure as well. Nicky Smith has

the us -- has the upper hand there. Mike Ruddock will be considering a

pulled to the left of the post by SEM Davies. He has had a

disappointing evening so far at the posts. Those missed opportunities

whether the wind... He's struck it, I thought, quite well you can see

by the flag just how blustery it is out there. Not easy, a swirling

end the first half and after a very sprightly start under the dominance,

are Ireland have fought their way back into this one and they are

well worthy of their seven-three half-time lead. They certainly are,

as an attacking force they have looked far more dangerous than the

Welsh side. Excellent play by Ireland and Wales certainly have

some questions to answer at half- time. Ireland have the only try

through Luke McGrath and at half- And it was a tale of missed kicks

for Wales. There was one golden opportunity early on for Wales, a

great break from done Thomas but unfortunately skills letting Wales

down. The last pass going to ground there. It was Ireland who crossed

the whitewash first, the sniping of Luke McGrath who has looked lively

as their captain, getting over the line. Let's look at the statistics.

Overwhelmingly in favour of Wales territory, 72%, to 28%. 54%

possession. Quite telling, handling errors. There was a golden

opportunity for the try which eventually led to nothing, one of

seven handling errors by Wales. If you look at the statistics, 72%

territory, you would expect Wales to be in the lead. You would do

under think the management will reflect on the first half and those

statistics will show they should have been a dominant position. The

missed kicks at goals were obviously telling. Hopefully that

game will not come down to that. It is about taking opportunities. They

do not often come. Ireland took full of -- full advantage of their

opportunity for a brief stint in the Welsh 22 and the defensive

error around the rucks gave Ireland what could be perceived as an easy

try at the end. Let's bring in Sheahan. You have been taking a

closer look at Dan Thomas? Yes, damn Thomas as an example, exactly

where these players at this level are at in terms of their

development. We need to be more patient about them, working with

them, to improve their performances. Let's take a look. Dan is all

action, he has been involved in the game heavily. Early on, some are

great carries. You see his blond hair, going forward, carrying the

ball well. Looking energetic. Livelier on the ruck in defence

early on. You see the opportunity he has. Dion Jones does well to

point the direction he wants him to go but this past is too hard and

too low, note touch for him just yet. Later on, Luke McGrath has

played really well. If he runs, damn needs to spot the tackle on

him. He is naive, and knows that. This manifests itself later on in

the game. He is a bit naive in this position, his role is to watch at

the fringes. He knows he has missed the tackle and he sums the floor.

Some of these players are a little bit more still, which is why they

are in the U20s at the moment. bit of a mixed bag, but they are

raw, they are young. Should we be more forgiving? I say it about you

know -- some of the youngsters playing regional rugby, they are

cutting their teeth in the eye of three million critics in Wales.

Everybody has a view on what they should be doing. The best plane

place to learn your lessons is to be out there, in performances. As

long as they could out the errors as they move through their play it

-- through their careers, hopefully the second half we will see Dan

Thomas make up for those mistakes and the first half. Wales we have

seen being dominant in the scrum, 72% territory, more possession than

Ireland, but they have looked blunt in attack? They have been

disappointing in their tactical approach. The first three lineouts

but Wales had, the maul collapsed. It is the slowing up of their own

ball I have been disappointed with. This comes from a line-out maul,

slow ball. Forwards around the corner. Ireland traditionally a

very good at this contact area. Sam Davies gets the ball here but there

are too many for were defenders in the side the opposing ten. It meet

Leeds to immediate slow-paced attack, the backs do not wanted at

that stage. It is a counter-attack, Wales are on the front but. They

wait, another forward goes in, they slow up their own ball. Ireland up

off the line from the side line with a lot of pace and line speed

and under pressure and attack and the turnover comes again. A little

bit lacklustre. When they did have the opportunity, naivety and some

of the players. The winger is clear, he has the gas, but the ball was in

the wrong hands. He does not have the opportunity to take him on the

outside and that is a crucial opportunity missed. You had a quick

word with Danny Wilson, the coach, when he came here. What will he be

saying in the dressing room? said the obvious one, too many

basic errors. Taking out Wales' momentum, giving Ireland did get

out of work -- get out of jail free. I agree, from midfield rucks they

are playing too narrow, playing into the guts of the Irish defence,

is that it stretching them to the ends. Maybe it is not a night to

showcase with the wind and the pressure, but we would like to see

better skill, to see the half chances turn into tries and create

something from it. Let's hope so, the second half is coming up

shortly but we will talk about the Test match in a few moments. First,

a reminder of the sport on BBC Wales coming up this weekend and a

Is this going to be your last six nations, do you think? There is

every chance. I haven't really allowed myself to think about

finishing. If you start deciding early, he wore one fit into

retirement already sought not allowed myself to think about it.

I'm contracted until the summer so why will see that out and see how

the body feels. There is a strong possibility that this could be the

last one. Jonathan Davies meets Brian O'Driscoll, that's a

immediately after a Sat 9 o'clock on BBC Two Wales. All the build-up

continues tomorrow morning from 8:30am. That song the BBC Radio

It there are less than -- less than 20 hours to go until the big Test

match. We're all getting very If that doesn't get the blood

pumping, I am not sure what role. Let's look at the Wales team which

was announced yesterday. The big surprise there is untrue Coombs, in

the second row. Ian Evans has been What you make of it? I unsurprised

but Justin hasn't been selective. His love Or best players at the

moment. With Ireland being very difficult, that would have been

aware I would have gone. I'm surprised but pleased for the

player to be in. A lot of debate over the 10 shirt. He's got to

prove himself love. Andrew croons - - Coombs was the big surprise.

has had a big season. He is an honest player. He's an intelligent

player. He has got the skills to play both back-row and he has an

honesty and the second-row. It will be great to see how he goes

tomorrow. I can only reiterate what Sean said. It will be interesting

to see how the team reacts. A young squad that had been riding on the

crest of a wave, how they react that competition will be

interesting. People like Jamie Roberts, Gethin Jenkins back in the

squad will bring confidence. Let's look at the Irish team which was

announced 48 hours before the last sad. The return of Brian O'Driscoll,

we saw him there speaking to They are very confident in the

Irish camp. They do particularly well at the Millennium Stadium.

They have other players with attacking talent and try-scoring

ability. I'm intrigued to see that Bartok with George North and Alex

Cuthbert. Mouth-watering. Stay where you watch because he got some

analysis coming up from you. Wales against Ireland over the years has

always been a tense encounter. You've been looking at how well as

can be Thailand when we've done in the past. It's difficult. I've been

looking in the archives at the outstanding performances of the

past. I'll show you what we've learned from those performances. On

Saturday, a our No. 9 it needs to challenge the Irish flankers, make

these runs and go through the line. Morgan away in the wings. That is

Crater analysis. If you don't mind me saying so, you were more has

sued in those days and more trim as well! -- great analysis. Maybe my

belly has come on a bit since then! 100 % winning record against

Ireland for Rob, that something to It has to heard, if don't hurt you,

you don't feel it. If you don't feel it, there is no point. When

your lungs are screaming for air, your legs are turning to jelly,

your vision is blurred, what do you do? You go again and again and

again. Because in madness, every scrum, every ruck, every tackle,

every pass, every lying out... Don't forget, all at the red button

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are still going. Good support from Brian Murphy. Brilliant work by

Daniel Thomas though. That has saved the day for Wales. It looked

as though Ireland were going to score. Fantastic work by Dan Thomas

but... Good work here. You cannot allow him that time and space.

You've got to make a tackle. Wales did well defensively. Ashton Hewitt

did well, he stayed out and didn't commit himself. Dan Thomas,

out of hand has been top-drawer receiving. A scrum has been the

biggest issue of all but when they've had the ball, they've

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Sam Davies doesn't have his kicking boots on and the first half but

they need him here. England getting off to a winning start again. They

are the ones who have dominated this and the trend is competition

in recent years. 15-6 their victory half on a better footing? Yes, he

can. That went straight down the middle. These red socks are

courtesy of Sam Jones from Denbigh rugby club. We can appear to have

had a good will come tonight. What is the legacy? What does it do for

North Wales rugby? It's the vibrations. It will reverberate

across the whole of North Wales. Everybody is chuffed to be a part

of this. This is one big one family. Wales -- North Wales is unique in

that. People will come again when we play England. What is the future

for your organisation? Premiership within five years. We

are developing talent for novels. There is a pathway. I can -- people

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has not given it enough. The wind was not enough of an assistance to

Davies. It was off the outside of the left foot. That is perfect. You

see a lot of people trying those kicks. When you are doing that on

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the run, to executed so well, he is build-up to this position for Wales

a long, long advantage. It is going to be a card, as well, I think.

Let's have a look. A great break. I think it was done Thomas that hit

the line, good work by Steffan Hughes. Ashton Hewitt just needed

to stay out wide. It is yellow card. Wales have to take advantage of

this. This is an interesting one. Do you go ahead and put the points

over, or do you go for the jugular because they haven't got any more

props are left? I'm sure there is another prop on the bench, they are

going to have to bring someone on. They are going for a scrum. Was it

a tactical one injury to bring Peter Dooley on at half-time?

have a look, there he is. Staying with the ball, not rolling away. It

is a good decision by the referee. Sam Davies has kicked well. I am

concerned that Wales are not speeding the ball up. I think it is

a done -- a deliberate ploy. They're looking to get the forwards

into place. It is not happening quick enough. Just move the ball

away as quickly as possible. It is Jake Caulfield who is coming on.

The blindside to has to make way, Peadar Timmins. Your money has to

be on Wales. Wales have been dominant and they're going to go

for the shove. Are they going to get enough pressure to get that

penalty try, maybe? Ireland have to put centre, Rory Skrtel, in the

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the trying Colwyn Bay to put Wales back ahead. Good play by Wales. The

ball popped out of the scrum. They did keep their patience there. When

you are 15th against 14, it is only going to be a matter of time. Dion

Jones has looked sharp. He is more than prepared to run with the ball.

Wales just had numbers out wide. Ashton Hewitt was over, they did

not need to use him. They had absorbed enough players into the

defensive players into the tackle area, then it was just a case of

moving the ball wide and Dion Jones split the line. A good try, Wales.

The two centres had time to pick out their runners. They had the

fullback and the two winners Davies, it just bent its way back

and hit the woodwork at the last. Wales need to take advantage. They

coffin and get as many points on sense, at the moment. Very good

countering by Ireland. The maul called, holding the ball up. He

doesn't miss much, does he come Gareth Jenkins? He must see more

games than anyone I know! There is a lot of Scarlet players in this

They have taken the possession from good start. This is just power.

Nicky Smith has really got the number of Jake Caulfield

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game. It is desperately important to nurture prop forwards. We have

seen this with Adam Jones. We need to keep developing, bringing them

through. These two or Ospreys boys have looked the part tonight. They

do except take it over the touchline. The it is just momentum,

Wales have got it. They're on the front foot. They are more confident,

finding the space and make it -- when they put their kicks through.

Luke McGrath, the first mistake he made. He has been fantastic or game

but when you are under this type of pressure, you have to go backwards.

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just short. It is a penalty for a high tackle, Elliott Jenkins timed

his run superbly but it was too far a stretch. He has gone for a double

movement. There was a high tackle before. He has brought them back

for the tackle. Dion Jones did well. Is that the high tackle? It is a

bit harsh, if it is. Let's have a look. There is the high tackle. It

is a double movement. Is it a high tackle? Nothing malicious. It is

around the neck, slyly. He is allowed to stretch out once and try

and make that try. He bumps that a second time. You are allowed to

place the ball once you're tackled. Interesting, have not gone for the

points. Per really good period for Wales. Phil? You have the right

coloured hair. What brings you here, Sophie? I always support the home

team. I thought I would come and support, my boyfriend, he is in the

team. He is the captain. Can we expect to see you singing the

anthem at the stadium Monday? would be a dream come true. Where

will not get up my hopes, but if they wanted me to, I would be there.

You're from Tonypandy. But you support? Cardiff. I support Cardiff.

I go to most of the games, home games. I am a great rugby fan, I

love it. You will be there tomorrow? I am there, cheering,

singing, as loud as I can. Prediction? I think Wales will do

it, it will be tight. Good enough for me, back to you, Gareth. He has

a new job as a major now, has he?! second half. They have those 11

unanswered points, the yellow card is costing Ireland tear at the

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is shouting in front of us. Should that have been a yellow card?

Crosbie has made two or three fantastic brakes. It is coming

through at schoolboy level, you don't take dummies. When defensive

systems are employed these days, don't expect it. The ball goes to

Crosbie. Wales commit their numbers. There was some good movement. There

was some good movement from Wales, from Ireland, to take the interest

of some of the Wales defenders. That opened up the space. They did

not take advantage of Big Ben, but we have been the most creative of

the two sides. -- they did not take advantage of it then. Crosbie looks

very sharp. Wales are effectively down to 14 men. Nicky Smith will be

replaced. Dan Suter and Gareth Thomas, both ready to come on, in

yellow card will come this time. think it will be. Five metres from

the try-line, quite correctly, the second time in the danger zone that

Wales have committed an offence. It is the other prop, Nicky Thomas.

is incredible, the momentum can change. Wales, well on top and then,

his way over. It's a very, very close call. Did much -- did Brian

Murphy get there? All the world players are wandering back as if

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for the line? -- Is he over the him. Is that enough? It is so, so

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you so. Desperate be close. -- They pushed Ireland back a few

metres. They are keeping their shape so far. A quicker ball from a

grave to use. -- McGrath. Eventually, Ireland to get their

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Tom Daley will try and convert his Wales are still just ahead. That

has been an interesting 18 minutes or so. We've seen Ireland take

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time but has brought them back for the penalty. Twice as many

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the Irish line-out. Cosby has been expected some space there. They had

members their but in fairness to Jones, he committed himself in such

a way that he couldn't keep the inside ball. The one thing about

opting for the scrum, for Wales, is it means you get me -- get rid of

more of the time with the yellow card as well. The sin bin is almost

over. How crucial is that to get back to 15 men? We important to

give us some defensive and attacking shape for stock people

can go back into their correct positions. How do you close it out

from here? We've got to make sure that we are down this end of the

field and not playing anything stupid, risking anything penalties.

Then we need to keep the mixture. We got a good platform -- flawed

platform at the moment. We need a kick those -- take those

opportunities. Just under 12 minutes remaining. Still only five

points the difference. They tried would bring Ireland back on level

really have got the upper hand in that subtle play. They were

dominant in the first half of the first 50 minutes. Nicky Smith and

Nicky Thomas were outstanding. These guys have come on and do my

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consider scrum time. -- conceded but of side given against Wales.

think we have to go for goal. There is no end minutes of this game left.

he letting gain a bit of momentum which meant the defence were

trekking back again and Ireland did well to go through the phases there,

for the touchline. He has looked impressive. They had two was the

players behind the scrum, Crosbie, Olding, the type of guys, shock on

their feet, great foot work, never accepts a tackle, always makes the

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committing too many was the break without conceding, it is a big

psychological boost. -- If Wales look for this try that could be the

autumn -- the all important score. A try to draw level. A conversion

could win it for them. Wales have to keep them out. There is a

but again, as he has done all evening, fair play, consistency

from the referee, he was just playing the advantage. Thomas was

penalised there. Wales defended fantastically well. There were

three or four occasions when it looked as if Wales might have been

cut, but they worked hard to get numbers to the tackler. Luke

McGrath Again, just dictated matters, controlling things come a

slowing it down when needed. His pass is so quick, his ability to

will be a big blow for Ireland have Steve Crosbie has to go off. He

looks as though he might. A lot of good footballers behind. They have

got pace. He was constantly looking to break the defensive line and he

back to within two points. I kick will do it now want Wales have four

with a violent. There is four minutes to go. -- the momentum is

with Ireland. Darren Sweetnam on the outside half, an excellent

hurling player. He made the grade as a hurling player, we are told,

beforehand, but decided to work his way to become a professional rugby

everything will be thrown into attack by Ireland in the remaining

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quite sure how. The two officials decision for man of the Match?

game itself has been tight. Wales have dominated up front and any of

the front row forwards probably would deserve to be there or

thereabouts but my man of the match, this guy, Luke McGrath. He has been

excellent from the start to the finish. He has been busy come

elusive, his service has been very good. When there has been space,

more often than not he has found it. He has got the try. He has got

vision. He has got a big, big future. My man of the match, Luke

McGrath. A has he done enough to get his team off to a winning

start? Come Wales hang on for the final two minutes? -- can Wales.

team losing games later on. Come the U20s show them how to close

home. They need to play in Ireland's half and despite Ireland

throwing everything at Wales they held firm and when the ball was

turned over, the right decision. Let's put it into the corner,

almost overcooked it but ended up in just -- but ended up being just

about perfect. The last chance Ireland. Wales gutter draw against

Ireland in Llanelli into doesn't 11. more chance. -- they have won more

throw. A couple of players suffering with cramp. Two or three

He knows how close they are to victory. He has worked hard as well.

He has been involved. Nothing spectacular, but he has crafted

away. They have been some good performers behind Ireland, Luke

McGrath the stand-out performer but for Wales it has been a workmanlike

performance out at the front. The second rows and back-row,

defensively, at the breakdown. That is probably just about enough for

Wales to hang on. Just a taste of Under 20 rugby for John Creighton

in the dying moments of this one. Wales have only registered two wins

in last year's Six Nations Championship. They lost out to

Ireland, but it could be payback are on the clock and Wales' U20s

have got off to a winning start to this year's Six Nations

Championship! They promptly just about deserved it. A strange

decision and the end, Luke McGrath, the stand-out performer, you bring

a man of the bench cold to make the final decision. It was a poor one,

a poorly executed one. Wales hang on in there and probably just about

deserved it. Ireland out scored Wales by two tries to one but Wales

did enough to one. Wales, 17, All credit to Wales, a gutsy effort.

Ireland through the kitchen sink into the opposition 22 there. They

stood fast. Richard Hawkes -- Hodges, the coach, will be pleased.

A lot of confidence and belief in their systems and their pride to

hold on to the end and not give an easy try in the end. Sure, you have

taken a closer look at the Welsh defensive effort. A great defensive

Cory Allen in particular, a tall man, but he got in low, tackling.

It epitomised the Welsh effort in the second half. Up against it were

the yellow card and the wind against them, they put their bodies

on the line to stop Ireland. They just about deserved it, based on

the great defensive effort in the second half. A great result. Danny

Wilson will be a happy man. Definitely, the best way to start

any tournament is to get a win. They will look back and analyse

this fancy there were areas of the game, especially their attacking

phase played and the kicking, which let them down. The scrum was good,

the line up front, and their guts the defence at the end. Wales or

Ireland tomorrow? Wales. Good man. Wales U20s have kicked off their

campaign with victory over Ireland this evening. 17-15. And well