GO for it Wales - only lowly Scotland at Murrayfield tomorrow stand between you and a mighty Millennium Stadium Grand Slam showdown against Ireland next Saturday.

Wales go in as overwhelming favourites with three wins out of three in the Six Nations Championship this season, compared with Scotland faltering form, losing two out of three and struggling for their one success against Italy.

The tag of favourites is rare for Wales, but it should rest comfortably on their shoulders as there are a number of exciting youngsters like Gavin Henson who haven't been laboured with the failings of the past.

Add to that a refreshing approach instilled by new coach Mike Ruddock and the basic throw-it-about approach which has thrilled so many fans and Wales are bound to go for it.

Ruddock has signalled exactly that by his selection of an exciting 'back three' of Kevin Morgan, Shane and Rhys Williams, a trio of flyers who will attack, attack and att-ack.

There could be a few problems in defence, but Wales are committed now to an exciting approach and they have won many converts after beating England in Cardiff for the first time for 12 years, demolishing Italy with six tries and for their amazing comeback in France after going 12 points down in as many minutes.

And, make no mistake, the French were back to something near their best in the first half, but still Wales came out fighting for the second half and threw it back in their faces as they scored some marvellous tries.

Shane Williams is the catalyst with his exciting running, sidestepping all the way and difficult to bring down.

Wales will play it that way at Murrayfield, supported by a massive number of fans and by the record of the four Welsh regions against Scottish opposition in the Celtic League this season.

Of 25 games between Welsh and Scottish sides Welsh regions have won 16 and lost eight, with one drawn.

So it's in the Welsh players' make-up, they basically know they have got the better of the Scots.

Reproduce that form on the international stage and Wales will be there for that Grand Slam showdown.

There can't be any complacency, of course, and Ruddock will make sure feet are firmly planted on the ground.

But there is an overwhelming feeling of optimism despite Welsh disasters at Murrayfield in the past, a ground where Welsh dreams have often been left in tatters.

But again, this Welsh team seems to know no fear, and they will be encouraged by a vast swathe of fans, turning Edinburgh from tartan to red.

Murrayfield could be a sea of red tomorrow, and so could the bars afterwards echoing to the sound of 'Bring on Ireland.'