Wales fight back but Ireland’s Jonathan Sexton’s kicking makes difference | Eddie Butler

Ireland and Wales played out a 16-16 draw in their opening Six Nations encounter as both sides showed they are not in the business of losingNothing untoward happened. The heavens did not open as expected and dryness reigned. There was a slight feeling of drought about this game. Or perhaps it was that the floodgates did not open and the points did not come – just nine through penalties in the second half. There was plenty of thunder, but no flow.Ireland, ravaged by injury to nine of their regulars, may consider this a draw earned rather than a precious home banker squandered. Wales may treat t…