Wales and Scotland could be heavily hit as league hold back players until mid-August
Ireland’s reliance on multi-phase approach – and on Sexton and Murray – is a weakness
Welsh side already without key players ahead of pivotal Champions Cup fixture
Gatland only permitted to select two players from clubs outside of Wales from 2019
Les Bleus ensured that Ireland remained in top tier for World Cup draw, even before Aviva win
Familiar Welsh tactics help smother the Ireland team at the Principality Stadium
John O’Sullivan runs the rule over a victorious Welsh side at the Millennium Stadium
Taulupe Faletau and Luke Charteris will again be among the replacements in Cardiff
Garry Ringrose set to hold off challenge of the returning Jared Payne at outside centre
Hooker Ken Owens hasn’t missed a single target from his throws in the Six Nations
Wales defence coach a big admirer of Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray
Ireland have been incredibly disciplined in reducing the penalty count against them
Vern Cotter’s side head to Twickenham with the Triple Crown in their sights
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