Wales make three starting changes to face Ireland

TL;DR

Wales has made three starting changes for their Six Nations match against Ireland, with Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle returning to the lineup. Cox returns to midfield, while Dallavalle shifts to the wing.

Key points

Wales made three starting changes for the match against Ireland
Carys Cox returns to the backline after injury
Hannah Dallavalle shifts from centre to wing

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Saracens lock Georgia Evans is set for her 47th Wales appearance on Saturday [Huw Evans Picture Agency]

Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle return to Wales' backline for the Six Nations trip to Ireland on Saturday (18:30 BST).

Cox missed the defeats by France and England after picking up a knock in training, while Dallavalle was a late withdrawal against the Red Roses.

Cox slots back into midfield alongside Courtney Keight, while Dallavalle, usually a centre herself, moves out to the wing in place of Seren Singleton.

Georgia Evans is the third starting change, taking her place in the second row in place of the injured Gwen Crabb.

It will be Evans' first start of the campaign and she is partnered by Branwen Metcalfe who trades positions with Jorja Aiono in the back row.

Nikita Prothero is set for a debut off the bench, while Natalia John could win her 50th cap.

Bethan Lewis will lead the side out at Affidea Stadium, with Kate Williams ruled out of the rest of the tournament with a leg injury.

Wales are winless in the tournament so far, with their last Six Nations victory coming against Italy in 2024.

And despite the wooden spoon looming large for a third consecutive year, they are encouraged by their four-try showing against world champions England last time out.