Familiarity can be Ireland's friend in Welsh encounter

If she does feature on the Leeside, McMahon will be coming up against some very familiar faces. 

BACK IN THE 23? Ireland's Edel McMahon. Pic: Ben Brady, Inpho

After missing out on their second round clash with Italy, Ireland women’s co-captain Edel McMahon is hoping for a swift return to international duty against Wales in the Six Nations Championship at Virgin Media Park this Saturday (kick-off 4.45pm).

Having led the team out in the absence of fellow joint skipper Sam Monaghan for an away trip to France on the opening weekend of the tournament, the Clare native found herself outside of the match day 23 when the Italians paid a visit to the RDS on Easter Sunday.