| No. | Name | |
|---|---|---|
15Simon Zebo, - | ||
14Andrew Trimble, - | ||
13Jared Payne, - | ||
12Robbie Henshaw, - | ||
11Keith Earls, - | ||
10Johnny Sexton, - 3 | ||
9Conor Murray, - | ||
1Jack McGrath, - | ||
2Rory Best, - | ||
3Nathan White, - | ||
4Mike McCarthy, - | ||
5Devin Toner, - | ||
6CJ Stander, - | ||
7Tommy O'Donnell, - | ||
8Jamie Heaslip, - | ||
| Replacements | ||
16Sean Cronin, - | ||
17James Cronin, - | ||
18Tadhg Furlong, - | ||
19Donnacha Ryan, - | ||
20Rhys Ruddock, - | ||
21Kieran Marmion, - | ||
22Ian Madigan, - | ||
23Dave Kearney, - | ||
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WALES*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold
"Wow. Following a pulsating 80 minutes the draw seems fitting at the climax of an afternoon that showcased all that is good about northern hemisphere rugby. Ireland started incredibly quickly, and despite beginning the game with a patched-up pack did not give their visitors a chance to settle. Wales wrestled back the initiative in the five minutes before the break, but Ireland found a second wind at the right time. That Johnny Sexton hit the equalising penalty moments after being pole-axed by a George North tackle sums up an incredible encounter. Grand Slam hopes will have to wait another for both sides but their fans won't care a bit. These are clearly the sides to beat this year."