Wales begin life after Warren Gatland as Six Nations favourites Ireland come to Cardiff looking to continue their grand slam charge. The first fallow week brought an end to Gatland’s second stint in charge of a nation to which he has given so much,

Wales host Ireland today in the Six Nations as a new era for Welsh rugby begins. Warren Gatland and Rob Howley are gone, with Matt Sherratt in charge for the final three matches of the tournament.

Wales and Ireland have been banned from wearing their traditional colours in Six Nations matches. Red and green colourblindness is one of the most common, with new rules stating when the two meet, the away side must change their strip. As a result, Ireland will be donning their lesser-seen white kit in Cardiff on Saturday.

Wales today host Ireland as the Six Nations returns. Welsh rugby has been on the slide of late, though they will hope for a boost following the end of the Warren Gatland era. Matt Sherratt takes interim charge but has it all to do in Cardiff today when the rampant Irish come to town.

Interim Wales coach Matt Sherratt insisted Thursday that a Six Nations showdown against Ireland was no time for experimentation despite the team being on a record streak of 14 consecutive Test defeats.