Wales have made eight changes to their side to face Ireland for
the crucial Six Nations title-clincher against Ireland.

Key features of Warren Gatland’s side, include returning forward trio prop Gethin
Jenkins, lock Ian Gough and flanker Martyn Williams.

2005 and 2008 Grand Slam centre pairing Tom Shanklin and Gavin Henson are reunited 
outside Stephen Jones with Jamie Roberts having to settle for a spot on the bench.

Ryan Jones takes on the skipper’s role from Alun Wyn Jones with namesakes Adam and
Mark starting at prop and wing respectively.

Wales must win by 13-points to reclaim the RBS 6 Nations trophy.

Wales: L Byrne (Ospreys); M Jones (Scarlets), T Shanklin (Cardiff Blues), G
Henson (Ospreys), S Williams (Ospreys); S Jones (Scarlets), M Phillips (Ospreys);
G Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), M Rees (Scarlets), A Jones (Ospreys), I Gough (Ospreys),
A-W Jones (Ospreys), R Jones (Ospreys, capt), M Williams (Cardiff Blues), A Powell
(Cardiff Blues).


Replacements: H Bennett (Ospreys), J Yapp (Cardiff Blues) L Charteris (Newport
Gwent Dragons), D Jones (Scarlets), W Fury (London Irish), J Hook (Ospreys), J Roberts
(Cardiff Blues).