Another of Wales' players returning from injury today is Ken Owens.

The experienced Scarlets and British and Irish Lions hooker says Wales are looking to improve in the (many) areas where they struggled during last year's Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup.

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From one former fly-half to another.

Ex-Ireland 10 Tony Ward says he is hoping to see signs of "progress and positive transition" in Andy Farrell's side's Six Nations campaign.

The team buses pull into the stadium with only the marshalls to welcome them.

Handforth Parish Council, the gift that keeps on giving!

How are your nerves? Welsh fans are probably uneasy about their prospects today, while Ireland might only be feeling a little more confident.

If it makes anyone feel better, even the most experience people involved in these games still get butterflies in their stomachs.

Wales' assistant coach and former fly-half Neil Jenkins admits he is still "nervous" for the Six Nations start, despite being involved as a player or coach in the tournament for the last 30 years.

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Wales-Ireland has been a fixture with an edge to it in recent years.

Ex-Wales head coach Warren Gatland used to say Ireland - another of his former teams - were the side his players disliked the most.

Mike Ruddock, also a former Wales coach, has not gone that far this weekend - but he believes the Welsh players will be targeting Ireland captain Johnny Sexton today.

At least there's nobody there to see it. What brand of bread do you think he uses for his sandwiches?

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Nobody needs to tell Wayne Pivac what is at stake in this year's Six Nations for him and his side.

The Wales head coach endured a torrid first year in charge and he will be hoping for a better 2021.

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Look who's back!

A legendary figure on the pitch, Paul O'Connell's return to the Irish set-up has been met with widespread approval that comes with expectation.

The former British and Irish Lions lock is now Ireland's forwards coach. Michael Morrow reports on the return of 'Paulie'.

It would appear someone didn't get the memo before printing today's physical copy of the match day programme.

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Dan Biggar v Johnny Sexton is just one of the many sub-plots at play today.

Here is the full match preview, including team news and statistics, for Wales and Ireland's Six Nations opener.

A little more from Dan Biggar. The Wales fly-half is urging fans to back Wayne Pivac's side for the 2021 Six Nations.

With France and Scotland getting wins away from home yesterday, former Wales captain Emyr Lewis hopes Wayne Pivac's side can buck the trend and secure victory in Cardiff.

Fans show their support for Wales hooker 'cannonball' Ken Owens, aka 'the Sheriff'.

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Right, that's enough about yesterday. Let's turn our attention back to today's events.

We've had a look at the teams and there will be some intriguing match-ups all over the field.

Fly-halves Dan Biggar and Johnny Sexton will again be in direct opposition when Wales face Ireland in Cardiff.

Gareth Griffiths takes a closer look at their rivalry.

And here's Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, savouring their first victory at Twickenham since 1983.

What's that? You'd like something else to please both Welsh and Irish fans?

How about a post-defeat interview with England head coach Eddie Jones?

Here is Jones at Twickenham yesterday, admitting his side "weren't at the races" in their loss to Scotland.

While we continue with the build-up for Wales' match against Ireland, here is something for fans of both teams to enjoy.

Let's take a moment to cast our minds back to yesterday's momentous events at Twickenham.

Here are the highlights of Scotland's 11-6 victory over England, the Scots' first at English rugby's headquarters since 1983.

The excitement is building in former Wales captain Sam Warburton.