Ireland will bid to build on a significant Six Nations win over England as they host Wales in Dublin.
Andy Farrell’s side produced one of their best recent performances as they secured a record win at Twickenham before the competition fallow week, keeping their title hopes alive.
They now face a Welsh team still seeking a first tournament success in three years but buoyed by a vastly improved showing against Scotland a fortnight ago.
A trip to Dublin will provide a tough test as Steve Tandy and his squad look to continue their growth.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Ireland vs Wales?
Ireland vs Wales is due to kick off at 8.10pm GMT on Friday 6 March at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1, with coverage on the channel from 7.20pm GMT. A live stream will be available via ITVX.
Team news
Andy Farrell names an Ulster-heavy side after their strong form in the URC this season, with Tom O’Toole, Nick Timoney and Jacob Stockdale joining Stuart McCloskey and Robert Baloucoune in the starting side, and scrum half Nathan Doak primed for a debut off the bench.
Ronan Kelleher and Tom Stewart are the hookers in the squad with Dan Sheehan rested, while there is no place for Bundee Aki despite his availability after his ban.
With Sam Costelow ruled out, Dan Edwards returns to take over at fly half in a slightly tweaked Welsh team. James Botham comes into the back row after injury to Taine Plumtree, while Ellis Mee is back on the wing at Gabriel Hamer-Webb’s expense.
There was a slight fitness doubt over Aaron Wainwright but the No 8 has been picked to start. Bath centre Louie Hennessey will win his first cap from the bench.
Line-ups
Ireland XV: 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.); 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 10 Jack Crowley; 11 Jacob Stockdale, 12 Stuart McCloskey, 13 Garry Ringrose, 14 Robert Baloucoune; 15 Jamie Osborne.
Replacements: 16 Tom Stewart, 17 Michael Milne, 18 Thomas Clarkson, 19 Joe McCarthy, 20 Josh van der Flier; 21 Nathan Doak, 22 Tom Farrell, 23 Ciaran Frawley.
Wales XV: 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; 9 Tomos Williams, 10 Dan Edwards; 11 Josh Adams, 12 Joe Hawkins, 13 Eddie James, 14 Ellis Mee; 15 Louis Rees-Zammit.
Replacements: 16 Ryan Elias, 17 Nicky Smith, 18 Archie Griffin, 19 Adam Beard, 20 Olly Cracknell; 21 Kieran Hardy, 22 Jarrod Evans, 23 Louie Hennessey.
Latest Six Nations odds
Who will win the 2026 Six Nations?
Ireland are in an uphill battle to win the Six Nations after France's blistering start to the tournament. Les Bleus hammered Andy Farrell's men in the opening match and Ireland have been playing catch-up since.
Their match against Wales provides an opportunity for them to leapfrog Scotland into second place, but the Six Nations odds on UK betting sites are overwhelming in France's favour for a second-straight title.
France 1/14
Scotland 17/1
Ireland 20/1
England 500/1
Italy 500/1
Odds provided by Paddy Power.
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