Ireland, which was the difference in the first half (23-3) beat Wales 30-22 in Cardiff on Saturday in the opening match of the Six Nations 2013. Welsh, author of Grand Slam in 2012, undergoing eighth consecutive defeat. Before the break, the Irish took off through tests Zebo (11) on a beautiful pass from O'Driscoll old (34 years), and Healy (24), which benefited from a pigeon wing of Zebo and 13 points (2 and 3 transformations Sexton penalties) to lead at the break (23-3). A pride and surplus for 20 minutes (58-67 and 69-78), the Welsh came back with three runs Cuthbert (48), Halfpenny (59) and Mitchell (75). O'Driscoll in vain since before it was even given the scope to score scoring his 46th test with Clover XV (30-3 in the 43rd minute) Since their Grand Slam Tournament in 2012, the Welsh have lost three times during their tour of Australia in June and four times in their Millennium during the autumn tour of the nations of the southern hemisphere. During the second day, the Welsh move next Saturday at the Stade de France to face Les Bleus while Ireland will seek to confirm receiving England Sunday, January 10th in Dublin. Go here for more information