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Wales make one change to their line-up as they chase their first win of this year’s Six Nations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

SAM Costelow returns at fly half in the only change for Wales\u2019 clash against Ireland on Saturday (2.15pm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wales are looking for their first victory of this season\u2019s Guinness Six Nations, following encouraging performances against Scotland and England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Aviva Stadium represents the toughest fixture for Warren Gatland\u2019s inexperienced side, facing an Ireland team that hopes to continue their march towards a Grand Slam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gatland said: \u201cWe are excited to go out to Dublin and test ourselves against one of the leading sides in world rugby. It\u2019s a challenge we are relishing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scarlets number 10 Costelow started the opening round against Scotland, but was forced off with a neck injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After his substitution, Ioan Lloyd helped lead a stirring fightback, falling just one point short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mackenzie Martin will make his Wales debut if he comes off the bench on Saturday, becoming the 1,200th<\/sup> men\u2019s international.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tight-head prop Dillon Lewis will also make his Six Nations debut if he comes on at any point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gatland said: \u201cWe\u2019ve made steps in the last couple of games and now it\u2019s about building on that, learning from those experienced and taking that into this weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wales:\u00a0<\/strong>Winnett; Adams, North, Tompkins, Dyer; Costelow, Tomos Williams; G Thomas, Dee, Assiratti, Jenkins (c), Beard, Mann, Reffell, Wainwright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replacements: Elias, Domachoswki, D Lewis, Rowlands, M Martin, Hardy, I Lloyd, Grady.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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