{"id":72907,"date":"2023-02-03T12:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T12:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=72907"},"modified":"2023-02-06T16:43:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T16:43:58","slug":"players-to-watch-the-men-who-might-be-the-difference-makers-during-wales-vs-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2023\/02\/03\/players-to-watch-the-men-who-might-be-the-difference-makers-during-wales-vs-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Players to watch: The men who might be the difference-makers during Wales v Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Six Nations begins at The Principality Stadium tomorrow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WALES&#8217; Six Nations opener against Ireland, which marks Warren Gatland\u2019s first match back in charge of Wales, has the makings of a Six Nations classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland haven&#8217;t won a Six Nations game in Wales since 2013, but currently sit top of rugby\u2019s world rankings after an historic series win in New Zealand last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the two teams&#8217; campaigns begin at The Principality Stadium tomorrow (February 4) both will be desperate to win for different reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the players <em>The Cardiffian <\/em>thinks could have a big say in proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-770x476.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-293x181.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-1400x865.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens.jpg 1452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-770x476.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-293x181.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens-1400x865.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/owens.jpg 1452w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Ken Owens is the new Wales captain for the tournament. Photo: @principalitysta<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Liam Williams<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An injury to Leigh Halfpenny means that Liam Williams comes into the side at full-back. This is his first start for his country since the tour of South Africa in the summer after struggling with injuries this season. Since joining Cardiff Rugby in the summer, Williams has made only four appearances. On his day, he is more than capable of running the show, as he has done multiple times in his 81 caps for Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2023\/01\/31\/wales-crisis-and-the-six-nations-again-how-will-warren-gatlands-men-get-on-in-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wales, crisis and the Six Nations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dan Biggar<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A Warren Gatland mainstay from his first spell in charge. Makes his first start since the summer after missing the disappointing Autumn International series. He has hit form at the right time, kicking 44 points in his last four games for his club side Toulon. That type of output is needed against a deadly Irish side who are high-scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ken Owens<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scarlets\u2019 veteran has been made captain by Warren Gatland. &nbsp;At 36, this might be one of his only chances to lead his country to glory. Dependable in the scrum and a much-needed experienced head to help drag the team back into form. A win against Ireland would be key for the Six Nations campaign and World Cup preparation later in the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ireland<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1423\" height=\"907\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster.jpg 1423w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-770x491.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-293x187.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-1400x892.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1423px) 100vw, 1423px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1423\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster.jpg 1423w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-770x491.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-293x187.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/leinster-1400x892.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1423px) 100vw, 1423px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dan Sheehan (second from left) and Josh van der Flier (Left) have been devastating in attack. Photo: @leinsterrugby<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dan Sheehan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Leinster hooker is the second highest try scorer in the United Rugby Championship this season with eight tries. Has not yet transferred his scoring form to his country, bagging two tries in 13 caps for Ireland. Has the ability to cause problems from rucks and mauls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Josh van der Flier<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The flanker was named the 2022 World Rugby Player of the Year after success for club and country. Has a 100% tackle success rate from 64 tackles this season for Leinster. He also scores points to add to his defensive capabilities and scored a crucial try against New Zealand in that historic series win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mack Hansen<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Connacht winger starts for only his 10th cap for Ireland. &nbsp;This will be a big test of his capabilities on the international stage as he faces off against two of the most experienced around in George North and Josh Adams. Has the potential to put in a game-defining performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wales open their Six Nations campaign against Ireland at The Principality Stadium on February 4<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":904,"featured_media":50086,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[3865,154,328,74,339],"coauthors":[8080],"class_list":["post-72907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sport","tag-ireland-rugby","tag-rugby-2","tag-six-nations","tag-sport-2","tag-wales"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Players to watch: The men who might be the difference-makers during Wales v Ireland - The Cardiffian<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wales open their Six Nations campaign against Ireland at The Principality Stadium on February 4. 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