Fixture | Wales v Ireland
Date | Sunday, November 15
Kick-off | 5pm
Location | Cardiff City Stadium
TV | Live on Sky Sports. Extended highlights on Virgin Media 2
WHAT THE MANAGER SAID
Ireland manager Stephen Kenny
"There is nothing wrong with the mentality of the players in the Irish squad. That's for sure. We have a lot of key players missing, but the players we have called up have all dreamed of playing for Ireland growing up. To represent Ireland is the ultimate ambition. We have 25 players in the squad now - all good players, and we're ready to play Wales."
"Everyone that is here has a massive desire to play for their country. The players give everything of themselves."
Watch the full press conference on FAI TV here...
WHAT THE PLAYER SAID
Ireland defender Dara O'Shea
"If I do get a chance I need to take it. In football, opportunites dont come by too often, so when it arises I need to be ready."
"As a player I want to play against the best players in the world, because I want to be the best I can. When you the names on the teamsheet and there are World class players, it's something I look forward to. I see it as a challenge for myself to come out on top."
Watch the full press conference on FAI TV here...
TEAM NEWS
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has called in four players to the squad to face Wales.
Midfield duo Jason Knight and Josh Cullen have linked up with the squad as well as defenders Darragh Lenihan and Ciaran Clark ahead of the game.
Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne and Swansea City's Ryan Manning have also linked up with the squad ahead of training at the Cardiff City Stadium later this evening.
Seamus Coleman, John Egan and Harry Arter have returned to their clubs.
TRAINING
The Ireland squad trained at Cardiff City Stadium ahead of their match with Wales. Watch the Inside Training from Cardiff City Stadium on FAI TV here.
Republic of Ireland Squad
Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham United), Caoimhín Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth)
Defenders: Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Kevin Long (Burnley), Shane Duffy (Celtic), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Cyrus Christie (Nottingham Forest), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).
Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (Brighton and Hove Albion), Robbie Brady (Burnley), Jack Byrne (Shamrock Rovers), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), Jason Knight (Derby County), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht).
Attackers: James McClean (Stoke City), Adam Idah (Norwich City), James Collins (Luton Town), Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth), Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers), Sean Maguire (Preston North End).