This was a much-changed Ireland side from the one who performed heroics at Twickenham against England two weeks ago. And there was much to admire given their blistering start, but question marks too.
And have Wales finally turned a corner after so long in the doldrums? They played like a rejuvenated team, organised and tenacious, and offering a real threat going forward at times.
Ireland could only breathe easy with 77 minutes on the clock when Jack Crowley made it a ten-point game.
Host Nathan Johns is joined by Irish Times Rugby Correspondent Gerry Thornley.
Produced by John Casey.
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