Two rounds to go, and two games that will ultimately define Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign.
Scott Bemand's side are on the road for their final two matches, first against Wales in Newport on Easter Sunday, before they wrap up their campaign against Scotland a the Hive in Edinburgh next week.
Having put it up to England for 50 minutes in Cork last week, and brought France all the way in Belfast, the expectation is on Ireland to deliver and live up to the expectation that has grown both inside and outside the camp.
Wales, under new head coach Sean Lynn, are winless through their opening three games, but like Ireland they have already faced England and France.
While the hosts are bottom of the table, they did show what they are capable of back in round one in their narrow defeat to Scotland.
ONLINE
Follow a live blog of Wales v Ireland (3pm) on RTE.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app followed by report and reaction.
RADIO
Listen to live updates on RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Sport.
TV
The game is live on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, with coverage getting under way at 2.40pm.
Italy v France (Saturday, 1pm) is live on RTÉ Player, while England v Scotland (Saturday, 4.45pm) will be shown on Virgin Media Two.
WEATHER
Mild temperatures of around 14C are forecast in Newport on Sunday afternoon, with a gentle breeze, but a slight chance of some rain.
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Ireland have won 10 of their last 13 games against Wales, but the recent meetings have been much more even, with three wins apiece across their last six encounters.
Two years ago an inexperienced Irish team were hammered by Wales at Cardiff Arms Park, but that was flipped when Ireland were dominant in their 36-5 win in Cork in 2024.
Preparations for this week's game took a big blow during the week, with confirmation that flanker Erin King will miss the rest of the championship, and the World Cup this summer, after suffering a knee injury in last Saturday's defeat to England.
How Ireland cope without the 21-year-old will be fascinating; the back row's energy has been vital to Ireland's quick game, with her tireless effort seeing her emerge as one of the carry and tackle leaders in the group, while she also leads the championship for ruck arrivals on both attack and defence.
The lineout will also be affected by her absence. Only England's Zoe Aldcroft has won more lineouts than King in this championship. The Sevens convert's athletic ability has made her the primary option for Neve Jones and Clíodhna Moloney's throwing, and as such Ireland will now have to share the load across their other back-five forwards.
While losing King is a major blow, it is in a position where Ireland's pool of players is deep, and Edel McMahon's return to fitness sees the captain come straight back into the team.
Ruth Campbell (above) is also drafted in at second row, with the 21-year-old likely to take on a lot of King's lineout work.
The big change in the pack comes at loosehead, where Niamh O'Dowd has seemingly paid the price for Ireland's scrum troubles and misses out on the matchday 23. Siobhán McCarthy is brought in for her first Test start, whole Sadhbh McGrath will make her first appearance for 12 months off the bench.
There's also some rotation in the backline, with Molly Scuffil-McCabe becoming the third scrum-half to get a start, as Emily Lane covers on the bench and Aoibheann Reilly misses out.
Bemand has also changed things up in the centre, with Enya Breen swapping in for Eve Higgins, where she partners Aoife Dalton.
Wales have had a considerable boost to their side this week, with number 8 Alex Callender making her first appearance of the championship, returning from injury in the back row.
That change sees Georgia Evans return to the second row, while Kelsey Jones is preferred to Carys Phillips at hooker.
TEAMS
Ireland: Stacey Flood; Anna McGann, Aoife Dalton, Enya Breen, Amee-Leigh-Costigan; Dannah O'Brien, Molly Scuffil-McCabe; Siobhán McCarthy, Neve Jones, Linda Djougang; Ruth Campbell, Dorothy Wall, Brittany Hogan, Edel McMahon, Aoife Wafer
Replacements: Clíodhna Moloney, Sadhbh McGrath, Christy Haney, Fiona Tuite, Claire Boles, Emily Lane, Eve Higgins, Vicky Elmes Kinlan
Wales: Jasmine Joyce; Lisa Neumann, Hannah Jones (captain), Courtney Keight, Carys Cox; Kayleigh Powell, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Pyrs, Kelsey Jones, Jenni Scoble; Abbie Fleming, Georgia Evans; Kate Williams, Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender
Replacements: Carys Phillips. Maisie Davies, Donna Rose, Natalia John, Alaw Pyrs, Sian Jones, Lleucu George, Catherine Richards
OFFICIALS
Referee: Lauren Jenner (FIR)
Assistant Referee 1: Aurelie Groizeleau (FFR)
Assistant Referee 2: Maria Heitor (FPR)
TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)
FPRO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)
Scott Bemand (Ireland head coach): "I grew up fairly close to Wales and I understand what it's like to play in Wales. It's an unbelievable experience. They're passionate about their rugby. We've said we want to go after winning games away from home because that will be a massive part of the World Cup."
Georgia Evans (Wales second row): "We were very much humbled last year in Cork, it wasn't what we expected at all. It still sits in a lot of our heads, a lot of us were involved in that game. I think it is time to give them one back and they're coming to our home patch, so what better place."
RECENT SIX NATIONS MEETINGS
2024: Ireland 36-5 Wales, Virgin Media Park
2023: Wales 31-5 Ireland, Cardiff Arms Park
2022: Ireland 19-27 Wales, RDS Arena
2021: Wales 0-45 Ireland, Cardiff Arms Park
2020: Ireland 31-12 Wales, Energia Park
