'It's great for us, learning, adapting, making sure we build trust in others' - Bealham for Furlong not a worry for Farrell

Furlong’s rehabilitation from a calf injury was deemed not quite complete by IRFU medical staff

SCRUMMING DOWN: Finlay Bealham during Ireland rugby squad training at The Campus in Quinta da Lago, Portugal. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Andy Farrell’s Ireland arrived in Cardiff on Thursday night with their head coach relishing the latest set of challenges his players will have to face if they are to beat Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

Your home for the latest news, views and analysis of this year's Six Nations Championship from our award winning sports team.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

Your home for the latest news, views and analysis of this year's Six Nations Championship from our award winning sports team.