Ireland kick off their Six Nations campaign on Saturday with a trip to Wales.
It is the start of what could be a massive year for Andy Farrell's side who will go into Autumn's Rugby World Cup as one of the favourites.
But first things first and there is the small matter of another Six Nations to get through, and it's a tough start for Ireland.
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Warren Gatland is back at the Welsh helm and they will look to serve an early dent in Irish aspirations.
Here's more info on the game and how to watch it:
When and where is the game?
Wales vs Ireland is at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon, February 4.
What time is kick-off?
The game kicks off at 2.15pm.
How can I watch it?
The game is being shown live on BBC One with coverage starting at 1:15pm.
A live stream is available on the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer.
Any other coverage?
Yes, Belfast Live will be blogging all the action from Cardiff.
Squads
Wales XV: L Halfpenny (Scarlets); J Adams (Cardiff), G North (Ospreys), J Hawkins (Ospreys), R Dyer (Dragons); D Biggar (Toulon), T Williams (Cardiff); G Thomas (Ospreys), K Owens (Scarlets, capt), T Francis (Ospreys), A Beard (Ospreys), A W Jones (Ospreys), J Morgan (Ospreys), J Tipuric (Ospreys), T Faletau (Cardiff).
Replacements: S Baldwin (Ospreys), R Carre (Cardiff), D Lewis (Cardiff), D Jenkins (Exeter), T Reffell (Leicester), R Webb (Ospreys), O Williams (Ospreys), A Cuthbert (Ospreys).
Ireland XV: H Keenan (Leinster); M Hansen (Connacht), G Ringrose (Leinster), S McCloskey (Ulster), J Lowe (Leinster); J Sexton (Leinster, capt), J Gibson-Park (Leinster); A Porter (Leinster), D Sheehan (Leinster), F Bealham (Connacht), T Beirne (Munster), J Ryan (Leinster), P O’Mahony (Munster), J Van Der Flier (Leinster), C Doris (Leinster).
Replacements: R Herring (Ulster), C Healy (Leinster), T O’Toole (Ulster), I Henderson (Ulster), J Conan (Leinster), C Murray (Munster), R Byrne (Leinster), B Aki (Connacht).
Betting odds
- Wales 21/10
- Ireland 2/5
- Draw 20/1
Odds from McLean Bookmakers
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