Writing off of Wales was 'poor' - Easterby

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby says the writing off of Wales by parts of the Irish press in the build up to their Six Nations win in Cardiff was "poor".

Ireland overcame a resurgent Welsh side to claim the Triple Crown with a comeback 27-18 victory in Cardiff.

Easterby says there was no danger of his side underestimating Wales who were huge underdogs and widely written off ahead of the clash.

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