Andy Farrell announces Ireland line-up for Six Nations opener against Wales

Head coach Andy Farrell has named his starting line-up for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales at the Principality Stadium this Saturday.

Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of the crucial clash due to a late knock.

Ireland team to face Wales below:

Following the Welsh fixture, Ireland host France before they travel to Rome to face Italy in round three. In their last two Six Nations outings, Andy Farrell's side take on Scotland (A) before completing their campaign against England in Dublin.