Wayne Pivac has jumped to the defence of Josh Adams in the wake of Wales' thumping 29-5 defeat to Ireland in Dublin.
The Cardiff winger - moved into the centre for the Six Nations opener against Andy Farrell's side - was sin-binned for a reckless hit on Johnny Sexton off the ball.
During his time off the field, a dominant Irish side managed to finally convert their relentless pressure into an unassailable lead.
Despite blotting his copybook in such a notable way in his first Test start in midfield, Pivac said he wouldn't point the finger of blame at the 26-year-old.
"I think Josh saved us on a number of occasions," said the Wales coach.
"It's easy to talk about the people out wide but it's what goes on inside first, how quick we are to react at the first breakdown and the numbers we get on the far side of the ruck, the near side if they switch back or not.
"I think to single out one person is not the right thing to do. You'll find when you break this game down that he didn't go too badly at all."
And on the topic of the yellow card, which proved crucial in allowing an Irish side that largely failed to capitalise on their dominance to break down a determined Welsh scramble defence, Pivac alluded to it as "one of those things".
"Seeing it live the referee thought it was fine, too players colliding," he added.
"The ball went one way and Josh has gone the other. He's picked up a yellow card and we move on."
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