The new interim Wales coach, Matt Sherratt, paid tribute to his players’ “emotion and ambition” after a heartening display in the 27-18 defeat by Ireland at the Principality Stadium.
Simon Easterby, the interim Ireland head coach, said Garry Ringrose’s 20-minute red card for a first-half tackle on Ben Thomas would “possibly” have been a straight red card before the introduction of the current system.
Of Ireland’s flawless campaign, with France in Dublin up next, Easterby said “I think we’d have taken this a few weeks back” – only natural given they have three wins from three.
Asked if he will consider taking the Wales job full-time, Sherratt said he was “pretty certain on his next steps”, meaning a return to his permanent Cardiff role.
The 47-year-old Englishman, Cardiff’s full-time head coach, was appointed only last week and said he was pleased with the way his players had transferred his ideas on to the pitch.
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