The launch of the game has been hit with widespread criticism after bizarre player ratings surfaced, ranking an untested Sale Sharks player among the world’s best. Fans were left scratching their heads when McElroy, who has never played Test rugby, received a 90 rating - just one point behind the game’s top player, Antoine Dupont.

Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam and a third successive title, having won their opening two matches under interim head coach Simon Easterby. A run of 14 defeats saw Wales part company with Gatland and with three games to go, they’ll be desperate to avoid a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon.