Where Ireland v Wales will be won and lost in Six Nations showdown as destroyer needs negating at all costs
Wales' Six Nations title defence finally begins in Dublin on Saturday afternoon.
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Jackman: Irish front five must do a number on Wales
Bernard Jackman says a confident Ireland must take the game to Wales this Saturday and believes the hosts could enjoy a distinct advantage in the front five.
Ireland v Wales Six Nations team news as Andy Farrell gives debut to in-form Connacht wing Mack Hansen
In-form wing Mack Hansen will make his Ireland debut in Saturday's Six Nations opener against defending champions Wales in Dublin.
Six Nations 2022: Sexton excited to renew 'friendly' hostilities with Wales
Johnny Sexton says the familiarity between Ireland and Wales players ensures games between the sides always carry an edge, but that the rivalry is not as «nasty» as it once was.
Iain Henderson the only injury worry Ireland's for Six Nations opener against Wales
Iain Henderson looks set to to be Ireland's only injury worry heading into the first round of the Guinness Six Nations against Wales on Saturday, 5 February.