Gatland wields axe for Italy clash
Lock Alun Wyn Jones is one of two senior players dropped as Wales coach Warren Gatland made six changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against fellow strugglers Italy in Rome.
Lock Alun Wyn Jones is one of two senior players dropped as Wales coach Warren Gatland made six changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against fellow strugglers Italy in Rome.
Shane Williams had the speed to beat Chris Ashton, but was he a better finisher than All Blacks superstar Doug Howlett? Have your say below!
Ireland overcame a scare in Rome to keep their Grand Slam hopes alive, before England battled to their first #SixNations win in Cardiff for six years after an absorbing contest with Wales on Saturday.
Warren Gatland and Ken Owens agreed that Wales “created a lot of problems” for themselves after Saturday’s defeat to England capped off a “harrowing” week for the Dragons.
England scored 12 unanswered points in the second half to beat Wales in Cardiff on Saturday night.
The Barbarians jersey worn by Wales great Gareth Edwards when he scored what is widely acclaimed as rugby’s greatest try set a new world-record price at auction on Friday.
Follow the live action as Wales host England in round three of the Six Nations. #WALvENG
England’s Chris Ashton may be the Premiership’s top try scorer, but Wales’ Shane Williams was undoubtedly the better finisher, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.
Warren Gatland has insisted Wales need no extra motivation heading into Saturday’s Six Nations match against England after a week of off-field disruption over player contract issues.
Huge centre Mason Grady is in line to make his debut for a rejigged Wales squad against England on Saturday after coach Warren Gatland dropped veterans George North and Dan Biggar.