Video highlights: Ireland draw with Wales in Six Nations opener

Simon Zebo tries to break the line (Getty Images)

Six Nations champions Ireland have kicked off their defence with a 16-16 draw with Wales at Landsdowne Road in Dublin.

The home side roared into a 13-point lead thanks to the boot of Jonathan Sexton and a try to Conor Murray before Wales pulled it back to a three point deficit through a Taulape Faletau try.

Wales first five-eighth Rhys Priestland than kicked the visitors into the lead before Sexton stepped up with six minutes left to slot the equalising penalty.

Watch the video for highlights.

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