Ireland travel to Cardiff for their opening Six Nations game this weekend.
Andy Farrell's side are the outright favourites to win the tournament ahead of the World Cup later in the year.
Uncapped Tom Stewart has joined the Ireland squad as additional cover for Ronan Kelleher, who will be monitored after picking up a hamstring injury.
Stewart is a former Ireland Under-20 international and was also involved in the matchday preparations for the Ireland A game against the All Blacks XV in November.
Here's what you need to know about the game:
Date and venue
Saturday, February 4 at the Principality Stadium in the Welsh capital.
Time
The game has a kick-off time of 2.15pm ahead of the later clash between England and Scotland at Twickenham
TV and stream information
Virgin Media 1 will show the game live in Ireland, with their coverage starting at 1pm.
Quotes corner
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell: “It was very evident to us in how our performances have gone over the last year of where we need to improve, so hopefully that looks after itself.
“Pressure is more internal than anything. If pressure from the outside begins to seep in then it’s good for us to be able to deal with that.
“We want to get better for what’s down the track for obvious reasons and dealing with a different type of pressure is going to be priceless for us going forward.”
Betting odds
Wales win: 2/1
Ireland win: 4/11
Draw: 25/1
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