Nations Cup: Ireland and Wales both itching to right recent wrongs

Johnny Sexton and his Ireland teammates during the Captain's Run at the Aviva Stadium. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ireland and Wales both itching to right recent wrongs Two old rivals, both feeling like their backs are to the wall after disappointing last outings, should make for an intriguing encounter when Ireland welcome Wales to Aviva Stadium for the second time this year.

There are points to prove aplenty in both camps as they venture into the virgin territory of a November Test match, fresh out of a prolonged Guinness Six Nations campaign and into a new competition, the Autumn Nations Cup.