🏉 It’s Game Day! 🏉
Excitement is in the air as Wales takes on Ireland in the Six Nations at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. It’s a crucial match for Wales, who are hunting for their first championship win in three years. After a spirited performance against Scotland, the Welsh side, led by captain Dewi Lake, is eager to turn promise into points tonight.
Steve Tandy has shuffled the squad slightly, bringing Ellis Mee back and welcoming James Botham and Dan Edwards into the mix. And keep an eye out for Louie Hennessey, who’s set to make his debut from the bench – a proud moment for the young centre!
Ireland, fresh from a commanding win against England, won’t make it easy. Andy Farrell’s team is in hot pursuit of the title, with changes in their line-up too, like welcoming Nick Timoney for his Six Nations starting debut. Jacob Stockdale is back in action, filling in for the injured James Lowe.
Who’s tuning in? You can catch the match on ITV1 or in Welsh on S4C. Kick-off is at 8:10pm, and fans will be hoping for an electrifying contest under the Dublin lights.
Let’s rally behind our boys in white tonight! How do you see the game going? Share your thoughts and predictions below! 🏴🇮🇪 #SixNations #WALvsIRE
[Image: Captains Dewi Lake and Caelan Doris at the coin toss] 🌟
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Match Line-ups:
**Wales Squad:**
15. Louis Rees-Zammit, 14. Ellis Mee, 13. Eddie James, 12. Joe Hawkins, 11. Josh Adams, 10. Dan Edwards, 9. Tomos Williams;
1. Rhys Carre, 2. Dewi Lake (capt), 3. Tomas Francis, 4. Dafydd Jenkins, 5. Ben Carter,
6. Alex Mann, 7. James Botham, 8. Aaron Wainwright
Replacements: Ryan Elias, Nicky Smith, Archie Griffin, Adam Beard, Olly Cracknell, Kieran Hardy, Jarrod Evans, Louie Hennessey.
**Ireland Squad:**
15. Jamie Osborne; 14. Robert Baloucoune, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 11. Jacob Stockdale;
10. Jack Crowley, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park;
1. Tom O’Toole, 2. Ronan Kelleher, 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. James Ryan, 5. Tadhg Beirne,
6. Jack Conan, 7. Nick Timoney, 8. Caelan Doris (capt).
Replacements: Tom Stewart, Michael Milne, Thomas Clarkson, Joe McCarthy, Josh van der Flier, Nathan Doak, Tom Farrell, Ciaran Frawley.
Ready, set, rugby! 🏆