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Published 13:13 6 Mar 2026 GMT
Updated 13:13 6 Mar 2026 GMT

Welcome to SportsJOE's live hub for Ireland v Wales in the fourth round of the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland, who recovered from their thumping opening-night defeat in France, edged past Italy in round two and then put in a fantastic display at Twickenham to see off England in round three.
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That sets up a potentially mouth-watering Triple-Crown decider against Scotland next week, but Wales stand in their way on Friday night.
Farrell has named Jack Conan in the starting XV, while Jacob Stockdale is also back after an under-par performance in France last month.
Jack Crowley is favoured again at 10, while Nick Timoney gets his start
Bundee Aki is not named on the bench despite his return from suspension, while Nathan Doak is set for his Test debut, and Michael Milne is back on the bench.
Ireland XV: Jamie Osborne; Robert Baloucoune, Garry Ringrose, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale; Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Tom O’Toole, Rónan Kelleher, Tadhg Furlong; James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne; Jack Conan, Nick Timoney, Caelan Doris (capt).
Ireland Replacements: Tom Stewart, Michael Milne, Thomas Clarkson, Joe McCarthy, Josh van der Flier, Nathan Doak, Tom Farrell, Ciarán Frawley.
Wales XV: Louis Rees-Zammit; Ellis Mee, Eddie James, Joe Hawkins, Josh Adams; Dan Edwards, Tomos Williams; Rhys Carre, Dewi Lake (capt), Tomas Francis; Dafydd Jenkins, Ben Carter; Alex Mann, James Botham, Aaron Wainwright.
Wales Replacements: Ryan Elias, Nicky Smith, Archie Griffin, Adam Beard, Olly Cracknell, Kieran Hardy, Jarrod Evans, Loue Hennessey.
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