Wow - I can't wait until tomorrow.
I haven't been this excited since Ponty won the Cup in 2006.
OK, so Wales could easily come unstuck in Croke Park tomorrow, but we'll still be going for the Championship even if we get beaten. And who'd have placed a bet on that back in January? Gatland seemed to be talking us up even to get 3rd now top position is in sigh so that can't be bad.
I'm trying to keep my feet on the ground, honest, but it's so difficult although I know the task tomorrow will be monumental. The lads can do it, I know they can. They won't underestimate the Irish at home and we know that, so far, we've not had to face anyone as good as O'Gara at tactical kicking. However, I must say that Byrne has really surprised me this year and I am confident that he will cope with everything thrown at him.
There is a sense, not only of confidence in the team, but a maturity which should serve them well in coping with the pressure tomorrow.
I'm glad our game is on early. I don't think my poor heart would have held out if we'd had a 8pm kick off. I can't concentrate as it is and I am so jealous of all those lucky Welsh men and women who will actually be at the game. I've never been to Croke Park and, if work commitments would have allowed, I would have made the trip this time - even if we hadn't been going for the Triple Crown.
I love the Irish fans and we always have a good time with them, win or lose. This time it must be awesome to be soaking up the atmosphere and getting into the swing of things in advance of tomorrow.
Come on, lads, you can do it!! Set us up for a Championship match at the Millennium Stadium next week!! Please........