Billy Burns' mistake in Ireland's Six Nations defeat to Wales should not define him | Robert Kitson

The replacement fly-half made an unfortunate mistake in Cardiff but his response to it is much more significant Every golfer in the world will have empathised with Ireland’s replacement fly-half Billy Burns in those closing seconds at the Principality Stadium. It was the rugby equivalent of standing on the 18th tee with the outcome still in the balance. The middle of the fairway is suddenly a postage stamp, the hands and chest tighten, the worst-case scenario creeps into view. Don’t hit it right. Whatever you do, don’t hit it right. Aaaarrggh! Related: Six Nations: talking points from a weeken…