article_snippet: Ireland’s Jonathan Sexton kicked a restart straight into touch and Wales were able to build up phases.
article_snippet: Wales were building nicely
article_snippet: but Wales survived the yellow card with Wales half-time lead still intact.
article_snippet: Schmidt’s players camped Schmidt’s players deep in Welsh territory in the 50th minute but were repelled by a cacophony of noise and fierce tackles.
article_snippet: Wales outside-half Dan Biggar bags
article_snippet: It was a masterclass at snuffing out attacks - Luke Charteris made a remarkable 37 tackles throughout the game - and proved to be a flashpoint in the Welsh charge.
article_snippet: Play moved downfield and Wales built up phases of Wales own.
article_snippet: Wales were on the brink of Wales
article_snippet: Peter O’Mahony set up a tense finale – with Jonathan Davies being shown a late yellow card – but Wales held on to set up another weekend of drama.
highlights_snippet: Ireland pressed for a try early in the second half but the Wales defence held firm as they approached the try line .
  