As expected, Joe Schmidt has made wholesale changes to the side that beat South Africa last weekend for this Sunday’s match against Georgia

You used to refer to a jar of Bovril as something you either love or you hate, the same can be said about the most famous beard in rugby.

Paul O'Connell has recovered from a chest infection to take his place in the Ireland starting 15 to face Wales on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium.

Ireland have started their 2013 Six Nations campaign against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

Leinster second row Ben Gissing was cleared of a stamping allegation to take his place in the Leinster side against Sale Sharks on Sunday.