Can't see the Ireland pack 'demolishing' Wales'. There will be parity scrum time (if not a slight advantage to Wales the way Jenkins and Jones are playing), then there'll be parity in the linouts, as both Wales' and Irelands have been pretty mutch rock solid. The breakdown will be interesting, but Williams always plays well against Ireland, and I think we'll all remember why Ryan Jones was nominated for world player of the year when he's back at 8, he showed when he came on v Italy how much work he does!
The only game this Wales pack didn't turn up in was against a supercharged French performance. Gatland made a mistake yesterday with his forwards, Yapp, Bennet, Dafydd Jones and Powell were appalling and won't be playing next weekend. If I remember rightly, Wales demolished Scotland up front and were in control in that facet against England. I just don't think Irelands front row is all it's cracked up to be, their second and back rows are though! Overall, I see a pretty even confrontation up front except for Martyn Williams, who'll be everywhere like always.
In the back's, I think Wales have the advantage. It's a pitty were left with the ponderous Phillips, but other than that Stephen Jones, Shanklin, Burne and Halpenny are all in good form. Shane is Shane and will probably pull out a performance when needed and Henson (who I'd start with) showed enough quality v Italy to remind us of the vision he posseses, whilst being solid defensively and strong going forward.
