The big winner of the 4 Nations Face-Off was ... the 4 Nations Face-Off. The NHL and NHL Players' Association put together a highly competitive tournament that didn't seem to want to end as the USA-Canada final went to overtime and produced another Canadian international win.

Gareth Anscombe, 33, makes his first Six Nations start since inspiring Wales to a Grand Slam victory against Ireland in Cardiff six years ago. His Gloucester team-mate Max Llewellyn also comes straight back at centre while there is an entire new front-row in Nicky Smith, Elliot Dee and WillGriff John, who makes his Six Nations debut.

Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt wasted no time in overhauling the beleaguered team as he made nine changes to the side to take Ireland in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday. Sherratt’s first selection since taking over from Warren Gatland was expected to see multiple changes and proved correct with four switches in the backline and five among the forwards,

Wales host Ireland in the opening game of the Six Nations day at Principality Stadium. Scroll down to the comments section to follow the match via our live blog of the fixture. Ireland will hope to make it three wins from three after defeating England and Scotland.