Wales vs Ireland time, TV channel, live stream, lineups, betting odds for 2023 Six Nations match

By contrast, Wales fell into a downward spiral that ultimately cost coach Pivac his job. A 20-17 victory over Scotland in their next game was as good as it got for Wales in the 2022 Six Nations, with England and France sneaking past them before a late Italian surge saw the Azzurri win it at the death in Cardiff. That victory for Italy was their first in the championship since 2015.

After a summer tour defeat to South Africa, Wales’ autumn campaign appeared to be make-or-break for Pivac, and it proved to be the latter. New Zealand thumped them 55-23 in Cardiff, and Georgia recorded their first-ever victory over a Tier 1 nation, either side of Wales beating Argentina. Their final match of the year, against Australia, resulted in Wales surrendering a 21-point lead to lose 39-24 to the Wallabies. This loss, a record-breaking points turnaround, was the straw that broke the camel’s back for Pivac, and he left his post as head coach within 10 days.

In Pivac’s place comes Warren Gatland, who held the reins of Wales between 2007 and 2019. Back in the fold, the four-time Six Nations winner now has the task of reversing Wales’ wretched run of form and preparing them for the Rugby World Cup at this year’s end.

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— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 2, 2023

Wales vs Ireland kick-off time

Wales host Ireland in the Six Nations Championship at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The game kicks off at 2:15 p.m. GMT on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Here are the kick-off times for this game around the world:

Wales vs Ireland live stream, TV channel

Here is how to watch the match in some of the major territories:

USA: All games are streaming live on Peacock and will also be available through fuboTV. However, they will also be repeated on CNBC on delay, usually by a couple of hours.

Canada: All games are streaming live on DAZN.

UK: Matches will be shown on BBC and ITV, with S4C also broadcasting in Wales.

Australia: Six Nations coverage is provided by Stan Sport.

India: Premier Sports Asia is the main place to watch the Six Nations.

Wales vs Ireland confirmed line-ups

The second Gatland era sees several experienced players return to the fold, with a sprinkling of promising youngsters brought into the side. Eighty-six-cap hooker Ken Owens has been appointed as the side’s new captain, while Alun Wyn Jones, George North and Dan Biggar all start, each adding to over 100 caps respectively.

It’s been far from plain sailing in the build-up to this game though, with Scarlets full-back Leigh Halfpenny being a late withdrawal from the side. Liam Williams will replace him at the back for Wales, and joining him is exciting centre Joe Hawkins, who impressed on debut against Australia and will be looking to lay down a marker in making Wales’ No. 12 shirt his own.

Wales starting XV: Liam Williams, Josh Adams, George North, Joe Hawkins, Rio Dyer, Dan Biggar, Tomos Williams; Gareth Thomas, Ken Owens, Tomas Francis, Adam Beard, Alun Wyn Jones, Jac Morgan, Justin Tipuric, Taulupe Faletau

Wales replacements: Scott Baldwin, Rhys Carre, Dillon Lewis, Dafydd Jenkins, Tommy Reffell, Rhys Webb, Owen Williams, Alex Cuthbert

🏉 A #GuinnessSixNations debut on the cards for @WelshRugbyUnion's @JoeHawkins121 this weekend 🙌#U20SixNations | @ospreys pic.twitter.com/G1JOJsvcIK

— Six Nations Under-20s (@SixNationsU20) January 31, 2023

Ireland’s fast first-half start to this fixture in 2022 saw centres Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose both cross within 10 minutes of each half. For this year’s match, Stuart McCloskey will play at inside centre instead, pushing Aki to the bench. Mack Hansen, who won man of the match on his Ireland debut in the reverse fixture, also features in the backline, which will be directed around the field by Jamison Gibson-Park and the ever-dependable Johnny Sexton.