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Sunday, 26 February 2006, 15:29 GMT

Ireland v Wales photos

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After a controversial week for Welsh rugby, their stand-in coach Scott Johnson seems in jovial mood ahead of kick-off

Mark Jones celebrates with Welsh team-mate Hal Luscombe

Mark Jones celebrates with Welsh team-mate Hal Luscombe

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The visitors make the perfect start with Mark Jones scoring the first try after a clever chip from Matthew Watkins

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Gavin Henson enters the Test fray for the first time in a year following a 19th-minute injury to Stephen Jones

Ireland's captain Brian O'Driscoll breaks away from the Welsh defence

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Ireland's captain Brian O'Driscoll looks to inspire his side following the early setback with a typical mazy run

Denis Leamy bundles over the line the video referee rules that the ball wasn't grounded

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Denis Leamy bundles over the line but the try is ruled out however Ireland soon score with David Wallace driven over

Shane Horgan scores for Ireland

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Shane Horgan steps inside the Welsh cover to score minutes after the half-time interval to give Ireland a 16-5 lead

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The stand-in Wales coach looks bemused as Ireland continue to dominate in all areas during the second half

Wales' Matthew Watkins and Gavin Henson show their disappointment

Wales' Matthew Watkins and Gavin Henson show their disappointment

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Wales are left stunned as Ireland score a final try through Peter Stringer to seal the comprehensive 31-5 win

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