Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam and a third successive title, having won their opening two matches under interim head coach Simon Easterby. A run of 14 defeats saw Wales part company with Gatland and with three games to go, they’ll be desperate to avoid a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.

Hot favourites Ireland have warned against complacency all week as they face Wales, who are facing a wooden spoon campaign after two defeats, but as ever the contest could hinge on some crucial head t