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• Coach upbeat about keeping leading players at home in future
• Gatland confident in post-World Cup year after grand slams in 2008 and 2012
Warren Gatland goes into his ninth Six Nations in charge of Wales confident that his largely unchanged squad can build on a brave World Cup campaign in adversity and keep top players away from the chequebooks of leading English and French clubs.
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The Welsh Rugby Union has been dealt a huge blow with the publication of damning details of their intention to close down the Ospreys.
Wales head coach Steve Tandy believes his team are gradually evolving into an “outstanding” side — but not one ready yet to talk about winning matches.
Steve Tandy has challenged his players to deliver their best performance of the Six Nations after keeping faith with the same Wales starting line-up for the final round match at home to Italy.
Louis Rees-Zammit has admitted Wales made life far too difficult for themselves earlier in the Six Nations by conceding tries “for fun”.
Newport head coach Ty Morris has praised the determination and resilience of his side after they staged a dramatic comeback to lift the Super Rygbi Cymru Cup.
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada insists his side must remain humble and cannot take victory over winless Wales for granted this weekend.
