Ireland's Head Coach Andy Farrell at the squad announcement ahead of the Wales match at the Aviva on Friday. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/©INPHOAndy Farrell has made five changes to the starting XV ahead of Friday’s clash with Wales. Unusual, perhaps, to mix up a winning formula after a stunning day out at Twickenham. Have Ireland embraced more rotation in a slightly tweaked selection policy? What to expect of Wales, a banana skin or as downtrodden as ever?

Source: The Irish Times March 05, 2026 19:13 UTC