Dan Sheehan replaces the injured Caelan Doris as captain, as Joe McCarthy returns to the side
Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland against Wales in the Six Nations match. Ellis Mee will debut for Wales, one of eight changes following a loss to Italy and Warren Gatland's departure. Max Llewellyn and Gareth Anscombe return to the Welsh lineup. Simon Easterby, Ireland's interim head coach, acknowledged Wales' dangerousness and the opportunity for a fresh start under interim coach Matt Sherratt. Easterby also addressed reports linking him to the vacant Wales job, focusing on his current role with Ireland.
