Frustration for Wales
03/11/2010 06:53:12 PM
always believe we are going to win, no matter who we play.
"Our rugby sessions are brutal every single week - we don't pick and choose when we train hard.
"Warren wants to take us to a level in training that matches or surpasses the intensity of a game.
"Our game-plan revolves around playing at a high intensity and taking teams out of their comfort zone, using our fitness and strength in the last quarter of matches.
"It worked in 2008, but it has not quite done so this time. We are not in a bad place though, looking ahead to the [2011] World Cup.
"Ireland, in the last 10 years, have been a very consistent side. They are strong up-front and have world-class backs like [Brian] O'Driscoll, (Gordon) D'Arcy and [Tommy] Bowe.
"They had a kick up the backside against France [Ireland lost 33-10] after winning the Grand Slam last year, and they responded in style by beating England.
"We know their players inside out and what to expect, but we are confident in ourselves and in our ability. It will be a great Test match."