Ireland's gamechangers could prove the difference against Wales

The Girls in Green are preparing for a first leg in Cardiff on Friday night. 

Head coach Eileen Gleeson and Katie McCabe during a Republic of Ireland women training session at Cardiff City Stadium in Wales. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Here we go. For the first time since making their tournament breakthrough at the World Cup 16 months ago, it’s crunch time for Ireland.

What’s filled the schedule since has been a fusion of contrasts.