Ireland coach Simon Easterby said reports linking him with the vacant Wales job were only speculation but did not rule out the possibility of taking on the role in the future. Easterby’s strong links with the principality have led to suggestions he is in line to take over from Warren Gatland,

Gareth Anscombe was handed the keys to No 10 as interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt rang the changes for Saturday's Six Nations Test match against Ireland. Wales have lost seven of their last eight games against Ireland,

Dan Sheehan will captain unbeaten Ireland in Saturday’s Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff after both Caelan Doris and Ronan Kelleher were ruled out through injury, the Irish Rugby Union said on Thursday.