Ireland vs Wales Preview & Prediction | 2024 Six Nations Championship
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THE FACTS
When is Ireland vs Wales on and what time does it start? Ireland vs Wales will take place on Saturday 24th February, 2024 – 14:15 (UK)
Where is Ireland vs Wales taking place? Ireland vs Wales will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland
Where can I get tickets for Ireland vs Wales? Ticket information for Ireland vs Wales can be found on each nation’s official website
What channel is Ireland vs Wales on in the UK? Television coverage is shared between BBC and ITV so it is worth checking their schedules for Ireland vs Wales
Where can I stream Ireland vs Wales in the UK? If televised live on BBC, Ireland vs Wales can be streamed live on iPlayer, while ITVX is the place to go if the match is on ITV
THE LOWDOWN
IRELAND
- Ireland produced a professional display as they nilled Italy to make it back-to-back wins to begin this Six Nations campaign and they will be full of confidence as they host Wales.
- The Irish have been formidable on home soil for an extended period with their last defeat coming in 2021 in their bid to extend that winning streak, they will hand a first start to fullback Ciaran Frawley.
WALES
- Wales failed to win for the second game in succession as they were downed in a tight affair with England last time out and things do not get any easier for them as they travel to Dublin.
- The Welsh were left frustrated that they could not bounce back from their loss to Scotland as England notched a late penalty to secure the victory but they do have a boost here with fly-half Sam Costelow returning from injury.
THE TEAM NEWS
IRELAND
Starting 15: Ciaran Frawley, Calvin Nash, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne, Peter O'Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caealan Doris
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Cian Healy, Oli Jager, James Ryan, Ryan Baird, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Stuart McCloskey
WALES
Starting 15: Cameron Winnett, Josh Adams, George North, Nick Tompkins, Rio Dyer, Sam Costelow, Tomos Williams, Gareth Thomas, Elliot Dee, Keiron Assiratti, Dafydd Jenkins, Adam Beard, Alex Mann, Tommy Reffell, Aaron Wainwright
Replacements: Ryan Elias, Corey Domachowski, Dillon Lewis, Will Rowlands, Mackenzie Martin, Kieran Hardy, Ioan Lloyd, Mason Grady
THE PREDICTION
Ireland can move a step closer to making it consecutive Grand Slams as they take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland are two from two in this year’s Six Nations after they ran out comfortable winners over Italy last time out while Wales lost for the second game in succession. Their winless start to the campaign is unlikely to end here with Ireland boasting an incredible record on home soil and the gulf in class between the two teams should be evident come full-time.
TIP: Ireland -19
