Croker ‘just another pitch’, says Jones

WALES captain Ryan Jones insists his side are ready to paint Dublin red by ending their Ireland agony, saying Croke Park is ‘just another pitch’.

Wales have not won here for eight years since their 23-19 victory in 2000 and have lost seven of their last eight meetings with Ireland.

But now skipper Jones is ready to break Ireland’s spell after dismissing the Croker factor. Jones said: “Croke Park will be a new experience for us but Twickenham was a fortress for England and we managed to win there.