Six Nations 2015: Key Battles to Watch out for in Week 4 Schedule

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Published: March 14, 2015

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Six Nations leaders Ireland head to Cardiff on Saturday knowing that their hopes of a Grand Slam are likely to hinge on the Round 4 faceoff against Wales.

Warren Gatland's side will do their best to revive any hopes of the title with a win over Joe Schmidt's outfit, who come to the Welsh capital after overcoming England with a spectacular win in Week 3.

England play host to Scotland on Saturday evening as the Red Rose looks to bounce back from defeat with a Calcutta Cup victory, with Italy then playing host to France on Sunday.

The Six Nations is set for more sparks this weekend following a week away from the action, and we analyse one key battle from each of our Week 4 ties.

 

Wales vs. Ireland

Leigh Halfpenny vs. Rob Kearney



The form of Scarlets' Liam Williams had some believing that Leigh Halfpenny perhaps didn't deserve the starting berth as Wales No. 15 this year, but his performances have been nothing if not rock-steady over the past five weeks.

The Toulon maestro faces an almighty collision with another in-form talent in the shape of Ireland's Rob Kearney this weekend and BBC ScrumV quoted ex-Wales flanker Martyn Williams as stating Halfpenny will be Gatland's key:



Aside from his kicking duties, the full-back has once again proven himself to be a tremendous aerial asset over the past month and more, which is just as well considering the threat Kearney brings in that regard.

Utilising high ball was critical to Ireland's win over England, but Paul Williams of Rugby World said the same tactic won't work at the Millennium Stadium:



Wales will have undoubtedly done their homework on what went wrong for the English and Halfpenny's positioning in particular will be crucial to any hopes they have of repelling Jonathan Sexton's probes.

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