Wales head to Dublin on Friday night hoping that signs of progress shown a fortnight ago can finally translate into a result, when they face resurgent Ireland.

The FaceTime call from Australia was always coming — and James Botham knew it.

Andy Farrell believes Wales are arriving in Dublin with belief and momentum, claiming reports of the death of a rugby nation have been greatly exaggerated.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has made it clear that his focus ahead of Friday night’s trip to Dublin is not bold talk of victory, but ensuring his side are “competitive”.

Eddie James believes his midfield understanding with Joe Hawkins is gathering momentum at just the right time as Wales prepare for a daunting assignment against Ireland in Dublin.

First Ireland, then England joined Wales in Six Nations crisis, but things are never as bad as they seem, as Rob Cole reports.

Joe Hawkins insists Wales’ priority when they travel to Dublin this weekend must be firmly on themselves, not on second-guessing what version of Ireland they will face.

Blair Murray believes Wales can draw real encouragement from their display against Scotland — insisting the manner of the performance offers reason for optimism ahead of the trip to Ireland.

James Botham has admitted Wales are deeply frustrated to be propping up the Guinness Six Nations table after three rounds.

James Botham has admitted Wales are deeply frustrated to be propping up the Guinness Six Nations table after three rounds.

James Botham has admitted Wales are deeply frustrated to be propping up the Guinness Six Nations table after three rounds.

James Botham has admitted Wales are deeply frustrated to be propping up the Guinness Six Nations table after three rounds.