With an average of 8.5 metres per carry, Adams was a key factor in Wales’ domination of the ball in Cardiff, with his rampaging runs gaining valuable territory throughout.

Last Saturday’s performance is something we have seen glimpses of from Adams this season, with a hat-trick in Europe against Pau, as well as an impressive consolation try against Scarlets in early January.

With two clean breaks and three defenders left in his wake, the winger’s fleet-footedness was a constant threat, and Ireland will have to keep their wits about them in defence if they are going to keep him out this weekend.

On the opposite flank will be Stockdale, who has been terrorising defences up and down the Guinness PRO14 for the last few seasons, as well as on the international stage.

He may not have scored against Scotland on Saturday, but he was instrumental in gaining metres forward for his side, with an average of 10.4m per carry.

With just the one try for Ulster to his name this season Stockdale will be hungry to get scores, and will look to last time Wales travelled to Dublin as inspiration, when he crossed twice in a 37-27 victory for his side.

Both Wales and Ireland are still very much in transitional periods after a recent change of head coach, so there could be chances to exploit any defensive frailties for these two in what promises to be the match of the round.