O'Kelly: Ireland ready to meet Wales 'head on'

Veteran second-row Malcolm O’Kelly has warned Wales they will be met with the traditional Irish fire and brimstone when their RBS 6 Nations Championship campaigns resume at Lansdowne Road next weekend.

The Welsh confirmed their rejuvenation with an emphatic 23-10 victory over Scotland on Saturday, while Ireland collapsed to their second successive heavy defeat by France, losing the tournament opener in Paris 35-17.