Matt Sherratt has reiterated his spell as Wales head coach will be for three games only after masterminding an odds-defying performance that sent popularity ratings through the roof. Wales faced mission improbable against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland following 14 successive Test match defeats under Warren Gatland.

Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt looked for familiarity as he made nine changes to the starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations match against Ireland. Wales were beaten 22-15 by Italy in their last Six Nations outing,

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Wales today host Ireland as the Six Nations returns. Welsh rugby has been on the slide of late, though they will hope for a boost following the end of the Warren Gatland era. Matt Sherratt takes interim charge but has it all to do in Cardiff today when the rampant Irish come to town.

Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt insisted Thursday that a Six Nations showdown against Ireland was no time for experimentation despite the team being on a record streak of 14 consecutive Test defeats.

Matt Sherratt urges Wales not to ‘die wondering’ against Ireland - Wales’ chances have been largely written off against the Six Nations favourites.