Warren Gatland, the Irish rugby team coach, hardly needs reminding of how desperately Ireland want to win today's Five Nations match against Wales at Wembley Stadium.

He will also be aware of the danger of Welsh place kicker Neil Jenkins. The Welsh back has scored more Five Nations points against Ireland (84) than any other player. His current total of 230 Five Nations points also includes 65 against Scotland, 55 against France and 26 versus England. Not really what a coach wants to hear.