Wales v Ireland - stats and facts

WALES v IRELAND MATCH FACTS

:: The countries have met on 113 occasions - Wales lead the series 62-45, with six draws.

:: Wales' record win was a 29-0 success in 1907, while Ireland boast a best of 54-10 (2002).

:: Victory for Ireland on Saturday would give them their first Grand Slam since 1948.

:: Ireland are also chasing their first Six Nations title, having seen the previous nine shared between France (four), England (three) and Wales (two).

:: Wales prevented Ireland from claiming a Grand Slam on three occasions in the Five Nations Championship, beating them in 1926 and 1969, and claiming a draw in 1951.

:: Shane Williams needs one try to equal Gareth Edwards' Welsh record of 18 touchdowns in Five/Six Nations rugby.

:: The last drawn Test match between Wales and Ireland finished 21-21 in Cardiff 18 years ago.

:: Ireland's Grand Slam success 61 years ago comprised victories over France (13-6), England (11-10), Scotland (6-0) and Wales (6-3).

:: Wales need a minimum 13-point victory over Ireland on Saturday to retain their Six Nations title, a margin they have not achieved at Ireland's expense since 1983.

:: Ireland have won three of their four previous Six Nations Tests against Wales at the Millennium Stadium, claiming victories in 2001, 2003 and 2007.

(Compiled by PA)