Ireland expect a fierce battle as Wales seek redemption in Six Nations clash

Ireland face a fired-up Wales under the Principality roof, as Matt Sherratt’s new-look side aims to halt their losing streak

INTO THE LION'S DEN: Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan. Pic: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Whatever about sections of the Irish media, the Ireland team have never been under any illusions about the challenge facing them under the Principality Stadium roof on Saturday afternoon.

Touching down in Cardiff on Thursday afternoon ahead of this Guinness Six Nations top v bottom clash against winless Wales only reinforced Dan Sheehan’s expectation his squad are about to walk into a cauldron of passion both on and off the pitch as Welsh supporters rally around a re-energised national team under new management and determined to arrest a 14-Test losing streak on their return to home soil.