Even though this is such a difficult fixture to start with, especially as it is away from home, I think Gatland will want to play at that tempo because he will want to keep possession from Ireland. He might be looking at getting 60 per cent of the ball and might not be afraid of getting into the Irish half quickly and then keeping possession. That is where the link between the centres and the back row becomes so important, and that is why the return of Davies at centre is so crucial.