LIVE: Joe Schmidt picks his starting 15 for Six Nations clash against Wales

Joe Schmidt's genius is an ability to understand those natural, native strengths that Fitzy spoke of and weave them into a compelling articulation of team

March 12 2015 01:32 PM

Ireland look certain to go with a settled Six Nations side in Saturday's crucial clash against Wales with Joe Schmidt likely to make just one change to the team that beat England two weeks ago.

Jamie Heaslip has overcome his back injury and should take the No8 shirt back from Jordi Murphy. Watch the squad announcement here.

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