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“Don’t think a “local derby” in a noisy Principality Stadium is what Ireland want,” writes John. “Wales will have the measure of us there. It’s got to be the Czech Republic or Slovakia. As a spring destination, Prague definitely has the edge over Bratislava, however. So the Czechs it is!”

Personally, I’d rather try Bratislava. I’ve been to Prague and wasn’t all that keen.

“As someone who supports both Irish teams (controversial, I know), it’s the hope that I fear,” emails Phil.