The experienced Ireland scrum-half will be one of the first names on Andy Farrell's team sheet for the British & Irish Lions' three-Test series against the Wallabies this summer. If Gibson-Park was absent the result may well have fallen in Wales' favour, such was his influence on the game.

Ireland has condemned Wales to a record-extending 15th straight rugby loss after overcoming a 20-minute red card to rally for a 27-18 win and stay on course for an unprecedented third Six Nations title in a row.

Wales slipped to a 15th straight defeat in a 27-18 home loss to Six Nations champions Ireland on Saturday, but the hosts played with endeavour and ambition not seen in recent games. Ireland secured the Triple Crown and top the table with 14 points from three matches,