Priestland abuzz ahead of ‘massive challenge’

Rhys Priestland says there is “a buzz about the place” as reigning champions Wales prepare to meet title pretenders Ireland in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations showdown at the Aviva Stadium.

Although it is only the second weekend of a tournament that does not reach its finale until mid-March, the Dublin victors will seriously enhance their championship silverware credentials.

Both teams won in round one — Wales beating Italy 23-15 and Ireland overpowering Scotland 28-6 — to set up a potentially-thrilling encounter.