Wales face out-half switch for for Ireland Six Nations clash

The defeat to Scotland was Wales' 14th consecutive loss in the Six Nations but the mood is starting to turn in the camp ahead of Friday's match against Ireland in Dublin

With Sam Costelow still recovering from an ankle injury sustained against Scotland, Dan Edwards is likely to start for Wales in Friday's Six Nations match against Ireland. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Sam Costelow, the catalyst in a much improved Welsh performance against Scotland, won’t be fit to face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night in Round 4 of the Guinness Six Nations.

The Scarlets outside half is still nursing the ankle injury that forced him out of the 26-24 defeat to the Scots in the 54th minute. According to backs coach Matt Sherratt, the 25-year-old should be fit to face Italy next week.