George North to start at centre for Wales in Six Nations opener against Ireland

This is the most experienced Welsh side ever in terms of caps with 874 in the starting XV

George North (right) will start at centre for Wales against Ireland (David Davies/PA Images).

George North will start at centre when Wales launch their Guinness Six Nations campaign against Ireland in Cardiff on Sunday.

Ospreys wing North, who wins his 99th cap, is partnered by Johnny Williams in midfield as Wales go into action without Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies.