IRELAND v WALES | SELECTION REACTION | SIX NATIONS

Peak Ireland against Rebuilding Wales. What hope for Gatland's men?

[@greywolf4330]

This is the only chap/channel I go to now. An Englishman who is almost totaly realistic, honest and unbiast, excellent! 👏

[@chairmanro1012]

Tim, from an Irish man in Beijing who has been following you for years, I wish you all the success, you are an astute analyst, thoroughly honest and unbiased…thanks for all the content, keep it coming, many, many folks are grateful to you

[@user-iq7nr1fw3f]

Come for the rugby chat, stay for the 'Big Stuart McCloskey' impression.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Haha. I'm working on it.

[@Natedawg38]

Definitely been watching patriot games

[@Camcolito]

That was good!

[@mikegormally6107]

Work with one Welsh woman and the brother in law is Welsh and both are quietly optimistic. I love the attitude. It is not going to happen.

[@peteryoungpeteryoung965]

You put it well mate, Wales are rebuilding and Ireland are at a pinnacle of form and are a fantastic team. As a Lions fan, I was very disappointed that they failed to win the WC. As a Wales fan I just hope that we can give a good account of ourselves but you can be sure of one thing, Wales will be back at the top in a year or two.

[@Fighting_Irish184]

I had KZbin on refresh waiting for this video to drop. This channel plus 2 cents are my go to people for great unbiased, excited commentary. 🎉

[@EggchasersRugby]

🙏🙏🙏

[@cateym]

Mine also. Best commentary out there.

[@simonmorgan225]

Ditto

[@KernowekTim]

Ireland showing Wales great respect. As long as a Druid doesn't appear between the lines and command them to go home, just as they're about to go into battle, this'll be fierce craic. I "flippin'" love it. Makes every hair stand up. Kembra Chons da: Iwerdhon Mos yn rag ha sewini🤟🏴‍☠☘.

[@ashleysoudah]

having no hugo keenan is like driving without insurance

[@EggchasersRugby]

Haha. Amazing analogy. He is SO reliable though

[@StopTheRot]

@@EggchasersRugby Yeah, but in this case, it's like driving without insurance in a world that has no police force. Love the Welsh team and their passion for the game, but Ireland are on a different planet atm.

[@user-pg5jo4cs2f]

With a 20mph speed limit 😂

[@tjobrien8436]

Frawley is no mug. We'll be grand

[@karlosdeevs]

@@tjobrien8436 Yh, always comes across as a responsible young lad from Skerries

[@GBNE-kh1fs]

Can’t see any 6 nations team beating Ireland this year. The look absolutely brilliant.

[@joedennehy386]

France may have with 15, but no one else will

[@Cora342]

I think England to win in twickers

[@matthewkilic511]

An Irish fan here, and I'm not sure why, but I'm staying quiet until the match is over. While I agree ireland are the favourite, I'm not sure the scoreline is going to reflect it as much as people think. All being well, it's be a great game!

[@Kenny-zn6dl]

Would agree with you 100 % if this match was in Cardiff and a year on from now, but alot of if not all the scoreline predictions are from the media with a comfortable irish win and rightly so, if Ireland can travel to south of France and win convincingly then obviously logic tells you that Saturday should be a home victory, Farrell announced a very very strong team today and unless a complete malfunction then most likely Ireland by 15 ++

[@icemanire5467]

I'm that way with every game to be fair. England at Twickenham I think will be a tough one as well.

[@matthewkilic511]

Oh 100%. If it was at home, I'd feel a little safer. But even with an England team not firing on all cylinders, when they are against Ireland, they usually show up, and in Twickenham, I don't really think Ireland go into that game with a handicap whatsoever.@@icemanire5467

[@matthewkilic511]

Certainly see where you're coming from@@Kenny-zn6dl and I agree for the most part. I don't know whether its Post-World Cup blues still getting me down, but I'm still going into these games cautious. Logic is something to follow and go by for sure, but my pessimism is pushing that aside until the final whistle!

[@LFire12]

The difficulty with playing a young team (especially with some gems in), is they are largely an unknown quantity, and will have a cut from anywhere. Ireland need to focus on their own game and unlike the Scots in the 2nd half vs Wales, not allow the opportunity for organized chaos. Both of which I'm sure AF and the coaches will have drummed into them.

[@bikeman9899]

IRL fan here. While im cautiously optimistic for our guys, i expect Wales to play for the full 80, and not skip the first half as they did with Scotland. They will not make that mistake again. I expect them to spoil and try to disrupt the Irish patterns. IRL for the win, but closer than pundits seem to expect.

[@jamesfoye5782]

Pretty much on the mark .can only be one result.

[@CutieSenussi]

He's back, the rugby is here and Tim is wearing , i could listen to tims nugets all night, such a sweet voice and very astute, you can tell hes played the game for many years

[@richarddykes8550]

As a Wales supported I am happy with the way they are developing. Very impressed with Dafydd Jenkins’s attitude, no excuses if they loose but also respect for the opposition

[@rabhiggins7343]

Pretty much agree on the combined selection. . .if Mack Hansen was fit it'd be a 'green sweep' - Ireland squad look 20+ points better on paper. . .but we don't play on paper! Some in the meeja are getting way ahead of themselves - this Ireland team won't! Farrell has fully respected this Wales team with his 6:2 selection - he'll challenge this squad to go out and perform from the 1st whistle to deny Wales any sort of foothold in the game - with the bench proving the difference. . . Ireland by 15-20 🤞 Ireland 35-18 Wales

[@electric_being_bliss]

I can always listen to you, it’s a breath of fresh air! Irish commentary puts me asleep. From an Irish fan.. Enjoy the game! 💚

[@paulmdevenney]

I think Ireland will want to be reminding those from WC poule C/D exactly what the divide really looks like. I'm expecting a ruthless approach/attempt at a statement from Ireland.

[@celticlofts]

Nobody is expecting Wales to win this game, or even get close to Ireland, but I'm sure they love the fact that they're very much the underdogs as it will take a lot of pressure off them and allow them to play their game. I expect Wales to come out fighting and try to dictate the game but I honesty don't see them causing an upset. Can't wait for a weekend full of glorious rugby..

[@theexhibitionguy4643]

Strong strong team…looking forward to this game #TeamOfUs - Brilliant pod. Keep up the great work Tim.Stephan #𝕋𝕙𝕖𝔼𝕩𝕙𝕚𝕓𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝔾𝕦𝕪 in Dublin

[@DSAJW256]

I’m English but I do love the way Ireland play, they dominate physically even against teams like South Africa and physical rugby is my kinds of rugby. Probably support Ireland second

[@EggchasersRugby]

Appreciate it Stephan! Class team, I agree

[@poo2764]

I am Irish and proud Ireland to win.☘☘☘☘☘☘☘

[@Kenny-zn6dl]

Alot of big players back into the team for Saturday which would suggest to me that Farrell is taking nothing for granted and giving the welsh utmost respect, big players on the bench as well so any player that under performs may well lose their start vs England in Twickenham, no need for any motivation there, great rugby weekend ahead 👍 🇮🇪🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@EggchasersRugby]

Well put. BIG weekend

[@dazza4345]

​@@EggchasersRugbyHenderson has a dislocated toe

[@smythharris2635]

​@@dazza4345after he stuck it up Dan Mc Farland's khyber.😅

[@user-wt5kc5bh5o]

Size doesn't win games Wales have big men too close call Ireland by 9

[@briancurtis5796]

Thanks Tim keep up the great work

[@keltiquewood]

Ireland worth a try bonus point win for me! Can't see Wales scoring more than 2 tries against the irish defense...

[@finlaybarlow7711]

can't see Wales scoring a point tbh

[@user-wt5kc5bh5o]

Wales are different team came back against Scots English just3 points in bith gales so we have lots to worry about missing out our Keenan

[@user-wt5kc5bh5o]

​@@finlaybarlow7711as

[@Andrew-yb1uv]

I'm a Wales fan, I'm really enjoying the play and attitude of this new young Welsh Team. I'm sure they will give a great account of themselves. In Gatland We Trust ❤.

[@readesiun988]

Good luck Wales , hope your boys put in a great shift and make this a good test.

[@davidloughlin2238]

I am Irish and we are taking nothing for granted, and Andy Farrell will make sure that the players are grounded too. Our team is good, most of our best players are available, they will come to the game well prepared, and they will work their socks off from minute 1 to the end. Wales are an improving side and within a couple of seasons they could be right up there, but I can't see them getting much from this match.

[@BD2784KOP]

❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 😉

[@LFire12]

Though I think he's really a 10, I am genuinely glad to see Frawley get a start, and he's plenty of experience at 15 at Leinster. Surrounded (largely) by Leinster players and with Lowe especially beside him, if he nails his first few high balls (because you know Wales are going to test him) I think he'll do fine. Plus...his boot is almost as long as Lowes! Going forward, and with the return of Mack Hansen (eventually), maybe it might be worth having a look at Nash at 15? I know he's only played there once for Munster, but the lad is brilliant under the high ball, has pace aplenty and is a genuine attacking threat in space. If he could get the positional nous in place, he would be excellent cover for Keenan.

[@cateym]

You'd think Wales will test him but for some unknown reason, France sent their kicks at Lowe with a newby on the other wing. Crazy.

[@jukeseyable]

I predicted a 6 2 split a cople of weeks ago in a comment on 2 cents rugby, I strongly suspect this will be Irelands default bench split, they like SA just have to many world class forwards for it to be any other way. risky yes, but if you have the forwards to fill the slots, it is a powerful move

[@EggchasersRugby]

Agreed. Not something they could do with Sexton really. A benefit of Crowley...he is versatile as well

[@troytempest9729]

You could put Dan Sheehan out on the wing! Now there's a frightening thought! 😀

[@101MIGHTYJOE]

Interested to see oli jager at this level, u can never have enough tight head options

[@smythharris2635]

I like the look of Frawley, big rangey lad.

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

Yeah! Just set my own record, I was the first to give you the thumbs up today 👍 All things considered, I still think we have a strong team, and the bench is looking strong too. Thanks for all your hard work Tim. ☘🇮🇪

[@EggchasersRugby]

Thanks Lizzy! Those boys in green look scary good

[@user-uv1ii9mf5f]

Love your Stuart McCloskey Irish accent,very impressed by the egg man 😀

[@seanmcgirr2557]

Enjoy this well rehearsed and accurate preview.

[@bernieob9577]

Come on Ireland 🇮🇪.

[@thepeterwalshshow]

Love your channel man, your my encyclopaedia for rugby 😊

[@Frankabagnale33]

Expecting a weak start from wales followed by flashes of brilliance, and flashes of 💩 all culminating in a comprehensive victory for Ireland, like last year.

[@Tellemore]

Objective and realistic assessment but Wales will make it awkward for Ireland for periods of this match I think.

[@EggchasersRugby]

A Warren Gatland team will always, first and foremost, make themselves hard to beat.

[@troytempest9729]

Yes, looking at what Wales almost did to Scotland, Ireland cannot afford a moment's loss of concentration and effort - this Wales team has the capacity to rattle anyone. Penalty count on both sides will be very interesting, as Tim pointed out.

[@sharronwood4486]

Going to the game Saturday for first time at Aviva. Dream come true and can’t wait, so excited. But think it will be more of a game than people expect. That said Ireland by 15 💚

[@ScottC85]

Huge learning curve for our young guns come saturday and one they should take alot out of. Even as a patriotic Welshman I can't see past an Ireland win but I am sure we can cause a few suprises and come out with our heads held high. The exposure our younger guys are getting in this years 6 Nations will surely bode well for the not too distant future and when you add in the players we are missing through injury, we can look forward to Australia 2027 with alot of optimism! Our 23 could be looking something like this going forward, which is exciting! 1 - Gareth Thomas 2 - Elliot Dee/Dewi Lake 3 - Tom Francis/Kieran Assirati 4 - Daf Jenkins 5 - Will Rowlands 6 - Aaron Wainwright 7 - Jac Morgan (c) 8 - Taulupe Faletau 9 - Tomos Williams 10 - Sam Costelow/Ioan Lloyd 11 - Rio Dyer 12 - Nick Tompkins 13 - George North 14 - Josh Adams 15 - Cameron Winnett 16 - Dewi Lake/Elliot Dee 17 - Corey Domachowski 18 - Kieran Assirati/Tom Francis 19 - Teddy Williams 20 - Tommy Reffell 21 - Gareth Davies 22 - Ioan Lloyd/Sam Costelow 23 - Mason Grady Not to mention the likes of Taine Plumtree; Christ Tshuinza; Alex Mann, who has showed up really well so far and Joe Roberts to name a few and also the youngsters Dan Edwards; Morgan Morse and Theo Cabango who will hopefully get involved in the summer tour. The future looks quite promising, and with Gat's at the helm until Australia 2027 we could be amoung the worlds elite once more. CYMRU AM BYTH.

[@dyar1978]

Met Mattie Williams at Dublin Airport after the Ireland v Italy game. He does punditry for one of the irish channels. It was a pleasure to meet him and he was just as displeased with the quality of rugby that weekend. Love your content Tim, keep up the good work. 👍

[@stephenonolan4298]

Strong looking team, very excited for Frawley. Hoping he goes well. His versatility across 10/12/15 is great. McCloskey does seem a strange call though, great player but positionally limited due to lack of speed/agility. Plenty of versatility elsewhere in the backlinr though. Id expect a serious hiding here, Ire 42 - 12 Wales

[@brynjones3530]

Ireland are definitely favourites by a mile and I'm sure they'll win. That said, I just know this Welsh team is going to make me proud

[@williem1710]

Like the Ulster accent re Stewart McCloskey!

[@EggchasersRugby]

I love the Belfast accent. Love Belfast in fact...many good nights out there

[@smythharris2635]

​​​@@EggchasersRugbyI took a bunch of Oyonnax fans for a night on the town after they lost to Ulster. A great night out, I still haven't found them.😅

[@davidheaney4651]

Hi Tim, you, for me are alwaays on the button, even when you get it wrong. My country should win comfortably, in dublin tomorrow. I was a bit surprised with Andy's selection, but not as surprised as i was with Sextons selection as, although he is an Icon, at 38, he had nothing left in the tank against New Zealand.😢 cheers david

[@AD-zcvnt]

Sean Fitzpatrick ways teams up this way too, i think i heard him say. It very accurate i find but only if you're honest with the picks. I think your assessment is very accurate. I think this will be more even in a year or two, but it'll take time for Wales. Grassroots is where all these things are fixed.

[@emmettoal8410]

Your getting the Northern Ireland accent down to a tee, so you are, so it is,

[@EggchasersRugby]

Haha. Perfected by a few post rugby nights out at the Dirty Onion in Belfast

[@anthonymclaughlin9222]

I'm pretty sure JVDF is our backup winger.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Baird has wheels too

[@electric_being_bliss]

@@EggchasersRugbyJGP is handy at winger, really has the speed!

[@MrBrianofarrell]

Bealham getting a little paternity leave, and Doris fit enough to start settled the choices. I was surprised with the 6-2 and especially so with a out&out inside centre at 23. Like he did play well against Italy, and this is clearly rewarding lads for doing what is asked of them in training & matches, but surely Harry or one of the wingers around camp like Larmour or Stockdale would have given more versilitiy on the bench.

[@user-hc2ow2jj3v]

Irish Forwards will win this game. Tries galore.

[@EggchasersRugby]

That pack (and bench) is ominous!

[@9502937]

I would have expected this week to see Stockdale, Larmour, or Prendergast on the bench. With respect, I agree that it would take a catastrophe for Ireland to lose regardless, so maybe this is an opportunity to try something different and see how it plays out. That could be just as much an argument to give one of the other backs in the side a chance, though.

[@icemanire5467]

Unless there's injuries, I don't think Stockdale will be getting back in that team anytime shortly.

[@MichaelCooney-zh8je]

A weird split to not have a winger on the bench seems mad.

[@EggchasersRugby]

A risk. JGP the backup if there's an injury?

[@MichaelCooney-zh8je]

@@EggchasersRugby I would have liked to see Larmour on the bench as he can cover both 15 and the wing

[@LFire12]

@@MichaelCooney-zh8je I love Larmour, really rate him, but as a wing, not a 15. He's improved his defence and work rate dramatically, but under the high ball he's still pretty hit and miss.

[@Natedawg38]

Jgp is a good wing.

[@colingibson5966]

AF with an emphatic statement with that bench selection, rather risk putting a JGP or Henshaw to wing, than having Stockdale or Larmour on the bench.

[@nevanoshaughnessy2311]

If Ireland get off to a fast start ..... then 'God help Wales', coz this Irish team are ruthless and will not allow a comeback like in the Scotland game!!!

[@StopTheRot]

@eggchasersrugby I know, as a former teacher, you'll love your stats. Here's one: In Costelow's 7 appearances against Tier 1 opposition, Wales have scored 22 points and shipped 132 while he's on the pitch. In the same games, with the other fly-half on the pitch, Wales have scored 103 and shipped 76. Not sure what Gats sees in him.

[@user-uv1ii9mf5f]

You’re a legend egg chaser ❤️

[@andrewharris1837]

Goin to be a spanking for Wales,should be fun to watch😅

[@AllInTheGame01]

An out & out 12 on the bench in a 6-2 split is a real surprise/head scratcher!

[@EggchasersRugby]

Agreed 100%

[@ProTantoQuid]

@@EggchasersRugby Yet I suspect there must be some method/factor unknown fettling the logic behind selection. Maybe just a value judgement on the quality of the opposition.

[@Bkh0498]

@@ProTantoQuidhenshaw can cover the back three positions if needed so I’d say that’s what they are going for. If needed henshaw to 15 or the wing and bring mcclouskey on

[@casnine584]

maybe some preparation for the trip to South Africa in the Summer? Exactly what , I couldn't tell you, but with the 6-2 and a big back on the bench, only half logic I can make.

[@leodivine]

maybe it's a bit of give your best 23 game time & let everything else take care of itself... some of these guys are going to have to play out of position at some point... so maybe Farrell is embracing that

[@daithipol]

Always excited if Ireland beat France or NZ. Beating Aus is nice, Relieved to beat England but beating Wales and SA gives me joy like no other. Its the arroance of SA and then for wales its the70s , max boyce, the Jam slams, Gatland. The welsh banter is the best and they always play above themselves. Big big 6N shock if they win but they have done it before. These wins tho generally come if they play us first or after they have the wind at their back following a few wins. I think we can beat the spread.

[@Andrew-yb1uv]

Lovely Welsh Slams in 2005, 2008, 2012, 2019 and lots of RWC success. Your salty Irish tears are delicious 😂.

[@daratwomey4486]

Anything other than a 30 point win is a disappointment. There are levels and it’s time the Irish started acting like it, Ireland can play their best and win by 40, Wales can play their best and lose by 15. Being thankful for a bonus point win isn’t the mentality that’s going to drive success any more. A statement win (30+ points) followed by 2 more statement wins is the requirement from now on, otherwise what’s the point in playing the game, realistically?

[@anthonymurphy2806]

Take nothing for granted ! Wales will be a hard match for the Irish !

[@aaronmackey4355]

Can you do an in depth show on what has broke Welsh rugby. How has ireland and Wales are so far apart but started from the same point

[@djharto4917]

Frightening Conan can’t start! An absolute workhorse. Would walk into any other nation at 8 except maybe France

[@daithipol]

I do go on about this a bit but POM is performing well below conan even tho conan is an 8. Our skipper will not play anywhere near where baird was last fortnight. He'll squeeze in 5-8 draggy tackles and cary 2ce for a meter. He'll catch his lineouts.. the numbers don't lie

[@philipstewart2993]

Sure we can always put Ryan Baird on the wing.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Haha...very true!

[@amancalledconor]

Or Sheehan in the centres!

[@jornstobbe6735]

@@amancalledconorhow scary would that be for any opposition 😂. Would love to see it… could be a secret weapon for Oz 27 😉

[@elfisolation7070]

Loving the Nordy acccnt 😂

[@user-wt5kc5bh5o]

Keenan been out is big upset for Ireland as he can win on his own

[@user-wt5kc5bh5o]

ITs hard to say if Wales become physical it could be close Ireland must not allow that or react to to Wales forcing red cards in Ireland and penalty's

[@mauriceluciano5211]

Lol, pretty good go at the accent there!

[@johnmc3862]

Good Portadown accent there lad 1:51 😂

[@EggchasersRugby]

Ha. I'm trying

[@vincenthickey9760]

​@@EggchasersRugbyyou should try a Kerry accent next time that will test your linguistics

[@smythharris2635]

​@@EggchasersRugbythat's a shame as Clos is from North Down, keep trying.😅

[@smythharris2635]

​@@vincenthickey9760what about the man from Strabane?😅

[@vincenthickey9760]

@@smythharris2635 He could make it in Hollywood in an XMAN MOVIE he's definatly an enforcer

[@NEBUERMIL]

Welsh in for a potential trashing...spicy weekend of rugby ahead. LET'S GO IRELAND☘

[@troytempest9729]

Sorry to be picky (and apologies if someone else has pointed this out), but it's Caelan (Doris), Tadhg (Beirne & Furlong) and (Ronan) Kelleher. A+ for content, C for spelling! 😀

[@EggchasersRugby]

I copied the spelling of Caelen from the rumoured team in Irish independent yesterday...and I swear I write Tadhg with the g and h both ways round and it's always wrong 😂. Apologies...I'll get there eventually.

[@troytempest9729]

Ah, the Indo... 🙄👍

[@user-uv1ii9mf5f]

Agree with your assessment of Ireland rugby but think England will pose a massive threat.

[@tombyrne9577]

Again, love it but could you get the spellings of the players right? It’s Tadhg not Tadgh. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@dazza4345]

It will a tough game with alot of Injuries Ireland have. Ringrose,Hansen,O'Brien,Furlong,Keenan, and Henderson injured. It will a tough game against Wales. 🇮🇪

[@knoll9812]

Shows how much Ireland have improved. A few years ago with those players injured game would be hard to win

[@niallmcnulty4108]

Errrrr, Doris is starting number 8

[@dazza4345]

He came through i see.​@@niallmcnulty4108

[@joebyrne3159]

Ireland team has ,players for the injured blank spots, plenty of able bodies and newbies rising to the occasion to play for Ireland 🇮🇪 and good too!

[@coldphinger]

Yeah form and experience it has to be Ireland. Munster fans are suggesting Bealham not selected becasue of new Baby, but don't buy it. Not after a down week, and at his stage of career, and putting together his best form in a Green jersey. No way his missus is saying, make yourself unavailable. He's the form TH in the country, no disrespet to Furlong who is a sound lad, but a shadow of the player since the back injury that kept him out for months, nowhere near his levels since Lions series loss in SA. He''s still only 31 so should be at his peak, but his minutes per game is way down in last few seasons. And what has Jaeger done in Seven games (4 starts, avg 33mins) for Munster to warrant Ireland shirt, not like he was a certain starter for Cusaders (19/53 starts in his career). I get that Bealham and Furlong are wrong side of 30 now, but shades of Michael Bent about the Jaeger selection. A lad who was dreaming of an All Black shirt until he missed out on RWC Squad (to his clubmate) last summer, jumps ship and lands ahead of other IQ TH's....?

[@joedennehy386]

The next two years are free hits for Gatland. Fin8sh 5th this year, fourth next, then they will have some shape

[@jeramy576]

I'm happy for Jager getting on the bench. I think he will impress

[@TheReubengodfrey]

Keheller is a surprise (check spelling on last graphic)

[@neillscan]

Hard to spin out a one horse race. Impressions for padding😅

[@CRAiCED.]

I think the irish pack (and subs) are gonna put a beating on the welsh pack

[@Kpb69]

loving the NI accent!!

[@daithipol]

It is not a norn iron accent if you don't use the word sichyayshun 😊

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Wales are going to get smashed based on the lineup. My feeling is that Ireland, South Africa and NZL are the big 3 currently. France, Scotland and England are the next level down while Wales, Italy and Australia are a level down again.

[@columkenn]

ONE Welsh player in your combined 15!!! 😁They'll be spitting in the Valleys

[@simonwatkins8754]

Surely some of the Welsh starters are good enough to be on the bench

[@EggchasersRugby]

Absolutely - but that' not how I do it - I just go 1v1, 2v2, all the way down to 23v23 - seems the fairest way to make the assessment.

[@bjwist3rror]

Who?

[@user-uv1ii9mf5f]

What’s your score prediction Ireland v Wales Eggchaser?

[@bigsbypt]

Let's see which halves Wales will play.

[@waynekavanagh8992]

I would never understand estimate any Wales team and nor should any nation

[@peterdavidson8014]

Lowe Aki Robbie 💪☘️☘️

[@DM-rp9ik]

I think the ref is Wales' best friend on Saturday. If he let's Ireland hit their top gear for 80, it's gonna get ugly. The hope will be he breaks up their flow for as long as possible. Even if he does, I can't see it being enough.

[@GoldenbanjoDJ]

Bet you baird could play wing if needed XD

[@RowanHand-yv8yw]

😊

[@kayakvideos123]

Baird could probably do a job on the wing in a serious pickle

[@ferdinandimposter691]

Why not play Henshaw at 15?

[@hughneil7212]

No Joneses against Scotland or England this year.

[@donieherraghty719]

Who’s the new lad Keheller? 😂

[@cathalsheehan9596]

No chance Grady gets in ahead of McCloskey!

[@EggchasersRugby]

Purely because he can cover wing, not in a straight shoot out as centres.

[@Aidan1150]

Henderson is injured Tim (foot) which is why he is absent.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Appreciate it...thanks for the heads up

[@LFire12]

Even if he wasn't it is doubtful he would've made the bench ahead of either Ryan or Baird due to the latter's versatility. With Ahern coming up on the rails as well, shows you the depth in the position currently in the country.

[@Aidan1150]

You may well have a point there, but it shows the depth of talent we have that a Lion cannot be assured of his place.

[@user-xj5ks9yj8n]

Matt " I Know A Quadraplegic" Williams is going to be shitting his panties now that his fave team has gone for a 6-2 split

[@Natedawg38]

Very excited for frawley

[@michaelharrison5564]

glad to see the bangor bulldozer get a chance off the bench

[@finlaybarlow7711]

I think the combined 23 is unfair to Ireland tbh, both Nash and McCloskey would get into the welsh squad

[@hellengrall4542]

What about bundee aki