Howley issues Ireland challenge

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Wales, though, also remain in the shake-up for silverware - a win guarantees them the Triple Crown, but a triumph by 13 points or more would secure a second successive Six Nations title.

"It's a huge game," said Wales attack coach Howley. "There is a lot of pressure."

He added: "They (Ireland) haven't won the Grand Slam for so many years. We had that experience last year and we coped with that pressure.

"Can Ireland cope with the pressure of playing against the Grand Slam champions of last season and, secondly, the Millennium (Stadium) factor?

"We've got everything to play for - the Triple Crown, and I am sure the 13 points (margin) will be mentioned this week many times. We will go out to win the game and then we will see what happens."

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is due to name his team for the Ireland clash later on Tuesday. Several changes are likely following an unimpressive 20-15 verdict against Italy in Rome three days ago.

The pack is set to receive closest scrutiny, with props Gethin Jenkins and Adam Jones, lock Ian Gough, flanker Martyn Williams and skipper Ryan Jones all poised for starting XV recalls.

Fly-half Stephen Jones, meanwhile, is likely to reclaim the number 10 shirt from James Hook and Gatland could look at replacing Jamie Roberts with Tom Shanklin alongside Gavin Henson in midfield.