Ireland the team to beat, says Wales boss Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland has started his mind games ahead of the 2016 Six Nations by installing Joe Schmidt’s Irish side as firm favourites to become the first team to win three titles in a row.

Gatland’s own Welsh side had their dreams of doing the hat-trick blown apart by the Irish at the Aviva Stadium two years ago, when Schmidt’s side won 26-3 on their way to the title.

Wales once again kick-off the tournament in Dublin on Sunday, February 7.