Indeed, Wales sit bottom of the Six Nations table and have it all to do against the Irish.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Matt Sherratt will take charge of Wales against Ireland
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Date, kick-off time and venue
Wales vs Ireland is scheduled for a 2.15pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday 22 February, 2025.
The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales will host.
Where to watch Wales vs Ireland
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on BBC One and S4C.
Live stream: The BBC Sport website, BBC iPlayer and S4C Online will all show the game.
Wales vs Ireland team news
Jarrod Evans, Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn have been called into the Welsh squad.
Owen Watkin has been released following a serious knee injury. Liam Williams will also not feature.
Ireland skipper Caelan Doris has been ruled out with a knee injury, while hooker Ronan Kelleher (neck) and Tadhg Furlong (calf) are also unavailable.
Jack Conan and Dan Sheehan are the obvious options to come into the starting XV as replacements.
Iain Henderson and Cormac Izuchukwu are injured, while Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney are among the six players to have been called up to cover for the absentees. Both Mack Hansen and Joe McCarthy are back in training.
Wales vs Ireland prediction
Wales are up against it here. It’ll be fascinating to see what happens in the post-Gatland era but the Irish look heavy favourites.
Ireland to win by more than ten points.
Wales vs Ireland latest odds
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
