The Six Nations committee confirmed on Sunday that the Wales-Ireland fixture will be postponed until next season. Arrangements to find alternative dates for the matches will be made after discussion with the respective unions.
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There had been suggestions that Ireland could play their remaining fixtures on neutral soil in Europe but that was rejected. Lions selectors have already announced a delay in naming the squad, which is due to fly to Australia on 1 June. There is a precedent for postponing matches until the following season - twice before Wales v Ireland Five Nations matches have been played the following autumn. The most recent occurred in the 1960s because of a smallpox epidemic. The win was vital Links to top Wales stories are at the foot of the page.