WALES begin life after Warren Gatland in a HUGE clash against Six Nations favourites Ireland at the Principality Stadium. After 14 straight losses, Wales are gearing up to start life without Warren Gatland, after he stepped down from his role as Head Coach on Tuesday, February 11.
![[Warren Gatland, Wales rugby coach, arms crossed.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rugby_Warren_Gatland_73727-14bc3jpg-JS971091641.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Ireland have picked up two huge victories against England and Scotland, and play their final home nation clash before they round off their defence of the title against France and Italy. These two are both vying for different things, Ireland looking for the title, and Wales just looking to avoid the Wooden Spoon.
![[Ireland players celebrate with the The Centenary Quaich after the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Sunday January 9, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RUGBYU-Scotland-17533350jpg-JS970599078.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Wales XV: 15-Murray, 14- Rogers, 13-Llewellyn, 12-B Thomas, 11-Mee; 10-Anscombe, 9-T Williams; 1-N Smith, 2-Dee, 3-John, 4-Rowlands, 5-Jenkins, 6-Morgan (capt), 7-Reffell, 8-Faletau. Replacements: 16-E Lloyd, 17-G Thomas, 18-H Thomas, 19-Teddy Williams, 20-Wainwright, 21- R Williams, 22-J Evans, 23-Roberts.
Ireland XV: 15. J Osborne, 14. M Hansen, 13. G Ringrose, 12. R Henshaw, 11. J Lowe, 10. S Prendergast, 9. J Gibson-Park; 1. A Porter, 2. Dan Sheehan, 3. T Clarkson, 4. J McCarthy, 5. T Bernie, 6. P O'Mahony, 7. J van der Flier, 8. J Conan. Replacements: 16-G McCarthy, 17-Boyle, 18-Bealham, 19-Ryan (Leinster), 20-C Prendergast, 21-Murray, 22-Crowley, 23-Aki.
