Thu, 17 Mar, 2005 - 00:00
But Ruddock repeated a no-fear Welsh approach for his country's biggest game since 1978.
Wales will arrive at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, needing victory over Ireland to secure the Six Nations title, the Triple Crown and their first Grand Slam for 27 years.
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