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Assistant coach Alan O'Connor admits Ireland must be "more clinical" as they attempt to turn the page on last month's Women's Six Nations loss to France.

Despite a dominant first-half performance, Ireland were level at 7-7 with the French at half-time in Clermont before the hosts surged clear to win 26-7.

And having regrouped during the tournament's fallow week, the Irish aim to get back on track as they welcome Wales to Affidea Stadium.

"We had a good week last week, we trained twice. There was a lot of good from that French game, so we're just trying to build on that," said forwards coach O'Connor.

"The first half was really good. I think we got close to the line around 12 times, but we just weren't clinical enough. Building on that, we just need to be more clinical."

Ireland have lost two of their first three games in this year's tournament, having suffered a 33-12 reverse to England before an emphatic 57-20 victory over Italy.

With an away win over England or France no longer possible, they still have the chance to end the competition with a perfect home record, with Scotland visiting Dublin's Aviva Stadium after the Wales game in Belfast.

"I think we can move the ball maybe a bit more as a forward pack and get more short passes in our game," O'Connor added when asked what improvements were required.

"Wales' strength would probably be the set-piece. They're good at the breakdown so we need to make sure we're on the money there."

Jana McCabe
BBC Sport NI at the Affidea Stadium

On my journey to the media area at the Affidea, you could feel the excitement building in the fan zones with plenty of green jerseys on display.

A lot has changed since Ireland last hosted Wales in what turned out to be Scott Bemand's first win as head coach.

Now, Bemand has been clear that he wants his side to win all their home matches this Six Nations. I am sure the home support will try help Ireland continue their unbeaten home run this evening in sunny Belfast!

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Ireland's home Women's Six Nations game against Wales at the Affidea Stadium.

Both sides suffered heavy defeats in the previous round against tournament favourites England and France - although Wales headed home by far the happier of the two sides as they claimed four tries and a bonus-point against the Red Roses.

After a two-week break they're back in and action and Ireland will be looking to win their final two home games to ensure they consolidate third place.

For Wales any win will do as they look to avoid a third consecutive Wooden Spoon and a ninth straight loss in the tournament.

On paper, Ireland are clear favourites, but Wales showed a doggedness against England which proved they are no pushovers. If they can stay in the fight it promises to be a good contest.

The game will be live on BBC One Wales, BBC Two NI and BBC iPlayer while there will also be live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra, Scrum V and BBC Sounds.

Enjoy!

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