Get ready for an epic Friday night showdown at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin as Ireland takes on Wales in the Six Nations! Both teams have tossed their line-ups with a bunch of fresh faces ready to make their mark.
Wales’ head coach Steve Tandy has shaken things up with three new starters. Dan Edwards steps in as fly-half, filling in for the injured Sam Costelow. On the wing, Ellis Mee joins forces with Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit. In a thrilling change, James Botham earns a start at openside flanker, supported by Alex Mann and a rejuvenated Aaron Wainwright.
And that’s not all – Bath centre Louie Hennessey is set to make his international debut from the bench!
Meanwhile, Ireland’s Andy Farrell is keeping it interesting by making five changes to his squad. The big shock? Bundee Aki is nowhere to be seen in the matchday squad. On the wings, Jacob Stockdale replaces the injured James Lowe, while the formidable duo of Jamie Osborne and Garry Ringrose hold their ground in the backline.
In the Irish pack, Nick Timoney is set for his first Six Nations start, teaming up with Jack Conan and captain Caelan Doris. In the front row, Tom O’Toole and Ronan Kelleher partner up with Tadhg Furlong, promising a fierce contest up front.
Expect an electric atmosphere with uncapped scrum-half Nathan Doak in line to possibly debut, and a big milestone for Jamison Gibson-Park as he gears up for his 50th cap.
Who will come out on top in this clash of the titans? It’s a night not to be missed! Tag your mates and let us know who you’ll be backing in the comments. 🏉🇮🇪🇼🇸 #SixNations #IREvWAL #RugbyFridayNightFever