Sam Warburton returns for Ireland clash

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Sam Warburton will lead against on Saturday for the Six Nations’ second round clash in Dublin.
The captain eased his way back from a shoulder injury last week by coming off the bench against but will now take over at openside from Justin Tipuric.
Warburton is one of three changes in the pack with Gethin Jenkins coming in at loosehead and Andrew Coombs replacing the injured Luke Charteris in the second row.
Wales began their quest for an historic third title with a 23-15 win over Italy at the Millennium while Ireland claimed a convincing 28-6 success over Scotland.
Wales: Leigh Halfpenny (Cardiff ), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), Scott Williams (), Jamie Roberts (Racing Metro), George North (Northampton Saints), Rhys Priestland (Scarlets), Mike Phillips (Racing Metro), Gethin Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Richard Hibbard (), Adam Jones (Ospreys), Andrew Coombs ( Gwent Dragons), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Racing Metro), (Cardiff Blues, captain), Taulupe Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).
Replacements: Ken Owens (Scarlets), Paul James (Bath ), Rhodri Jones (Scarlets), Jake Ball (Scarlets), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Rhys Webb (Ospreys), James Hook (Perpignan), Liam Williams (Scarlets).

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