The Wales team fans want to face Ireland

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Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Date: Saturday, 24 February Kick-off: 14:15 GMT
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When Warren Gatland names his Wales side for Saturday's Six Nations game in Ireland, BBC Sport website voters want to see only one change to the team narrowly beaten by England.

You would start Will Rowlands rather than Adam Beard in the second row at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Rowlands - a second-half replacement at Twickenham after missing the one-point loss against Scotland following the birth of his child - polled 62% compared to Beard's 47%.

Captain Dafydd Jenkins is your other lock, named in 87% of selections.

Although Sam Costelow is fit again, more than 66% of you opted to retain Ioan Lloyd at outside-half.

Back-row pair Aaron Wainwright and Tommy Reffell, along with centres George North and Nick Tompkins, were in more than 90% of teams submitted.

Rio Dyer was your most popular wing choice with 90% backing. Josh Adams (75%) also makes your side, while Mason Grady (36%) misses out.

Head coach Gatland has had tight-head prop issues before the game against the defending champions, with injuries for Leon Brown and Archie Griffin. You have chosen Keiron Assiratti (53%) in the number three jersey ahead of Dillon Lewis (36%).

BBC Sport online voters Wales team to play Ireland

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