Williams: Ireland don’t have many faults but Gatland finds a way

With 58 tries from 87 test appearances for Wales, Shane Williams has an unquestionable reputation as one of rugby union’s most lethal finishers.

As well as featuring on three British & Irish Lions tours, the Swansea native also collected two Grand Slams during a glittering international career.

Williams was in Dublin yesterday ahead of his home country’s Six Nations clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. He sees optimism among his compatriots but fears Ireland may prove too strong.