Wales vs Ireland rugby – Six Nations 2023 LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news, kick-off time for big clash -updates | The Sun
WALES face a really tough task today as they take on Ireland in their Six Nations opener in Cardiff.
The Irish are in immense form as they picked up wins over South African and New Zealand in 2022, however they've lost four of their last Six Nations clashes in Cardiff.
- Start time: 2.15pm BST
- TV/Live stream: BBC One/iPlayer
- Wales XV: 15 Williams; 14 Adams, 13 North, 12 Hawkins, 11 Dyer; 10 Biggar, 9 Williams; 1 Thomas, 2 Owens (capt), 3 Francis, 4 Beard, 5 Wyn Jones, 6 Morgan, 7 Tipuric, 8 Faletau
- Ireland XV: 15 Keenan; 14 Hansen, 13 Ringrose, 12 McCloskey, 11 Lowe; 10 Sexton (capt), 9 Gibson-Park; 1 Porter, 2 Sheehan, 3 Bealham, 4 Beirne, 5 Ryan, 6 O'Mahony, 7 Van der Flier, 8 Doris
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When is Wales vs Ireland?
- Wales's Six Nations match against Ireland will take place on TODAY, February 4.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 2:15pm GMT
- Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales is the allocated arena for this match and it can host a staggering 74,500 fans.
- Ireland thrashed Wales 29-7 in their Six Nations opener last year.
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What channel is Wales vs Ireland on and can it be live streamed?
- Wales vs Ireland will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
- Coverage is set to commence from 1:15pm GMT – a whole hour before kick-off.
- Alternatively, fans can stream the entire action live on the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer app.
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Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes! Wales' mouthwatering contest against Ireland can be watched FREE in the UK as long as you have a valid TV licence.
What are the odds?
- Wales 23/10
- Draw 30/1
- Ireland 4/1
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication
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Penny for Farrell's thoughts?
Former Grand Slam winner with Ireland Tommy Bowe believes Andy Farrell won't be too fond of Warren Gatland's Wales return.
"How must Farrell be feeling going into a new Six Nations campaign. Ireland are the number one team in the world, Grand Slam favourites, but then he hears the news 'Warren Gatland is back'," he told the BBC.
"I've no doubt his heart skipped a beat. Gats, a man he knows so well, is back to spoil the party!
"And that photo of them both celebrating with the British & Irish Lions will have been quickly removed from the wall.
"But look, that's not to say Farrell's world is about to come crashing down around him. Far from it, in fact, for this is Farrell's best opportunity to win the Six Nations as Ireland boss."
Team news
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has opted to name an uncapped player in Mack Hansen to the starting line-up.
However, he'll be led by captain Johnny Sexton who has made 52 appearances in the tournament alone.
Wales: 15 Williams; 14 Adams, 13 North, 12 Hawkins, 11 Dyer; 10 Biggar, 9 Williams; 1 Thomas, 2 Owens (capt), 3 Francis, 4 Beard, 5 Wyn Jones, 6 Morgan, 7 Tipuric, 8 Faletau
Replacements: 16 Baldwin, 17 Carre, 18 Lewis, 19 Jenkins 20 Reffell, 21 Webb, 22 Williams, 23 Cuthbert
Ireland: 15 Keenan; 14 Hansen, 13 Ringrose, 12 McCloskey, 11 Lowe; 10 Sexton (capt), 9 Gibson-Park; 1 Porter, 2 Sheehan, 3 Bealham, 4 Beirne, 5 Ryan, 6 O'Mahony, 7 Van der Flier, 8 Doris
Replacements: 16 Herring, 17 Healy, 18 O'Toole, 19 Henderson, 20 Conan, 21 Murray, 22 Byrne, 23 Aki
Welcome to Wales vs Ireland!
Hello and welcome to SunSport's coverage of Wales vs Ireland in the Six Nations – what a cracker it should be.
It's a huge clash to open up this year's tournament, as Andy Farrell's high-flying side visit Cardiff to face the return of Warren Gatland.
Ireland will be favourites today, but recent history will show Wales' success against the Irish at home in the Six Nations, so they'll need to be on their A-game.
Either way, both sides will be trying to rip the title away from France, who won the Grand Slam at a canter last year.
It'll be a cracking afternoon of action, so kick back with a cold one, we've got you covered throughout.
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