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Katie Sands

Fans unhappy about unpunished incident in Wales U20s match against Ireland in Six Nations opener

Fans have questioned refereeing decisions in Wales U20s' visit to Ireland on Friday night after a questionable incident went completely unpunished.

The youngsters in green were 3-0 up after eight minutes when Wales were passing wide in a bid to get a try on the board close to the line.

But a chip ahead from Wales centre Bryn Bradley was gathered by his opposite number, Ireland's Fionn Gibbons, denying Wales a try in the process.

Wales U20s winger Oli Andrew tackled Gibbons as he called for the mark, and unpleasantries ensued as the pair got to their feet.

The Dragons youngster made contact with Gibbons' shirt and appeared to pull the collar, but it is the Irishman's reaction which has prompted scrutiny. He leaned forward and made brief head-to-head contact with Andrew before he was pushed away, leading to team-mates gathering around.

Fans were in disbelief that a warning was actually issued to Wales captain Alex Mann after he got involved in the aftermath.

There was no sanction, which left some feeling Wales were hard done by and Ireland were lucky not to have a man sent off.

Andrew was later yellow carded after 22 minutes for a deliberate knock-on.

Ireland led 22-0 at half time. See how the match unfolded here.

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