Warren Gatland wants Wales to show no fear and embrace the challenge when they tackle “world-class” Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Wales have been largely written off – they are a 14-1 chance with some bookmakers – on the back of successive defeats against Scotland and England, while their last Six Nations win in Ireland […]
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Sam Costelow to return for Wales against Ireland in Guinness Six Nations clash
Fly-half Sam Costelow has been recalled to the Wales starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin. The Scarlets number 10 went off because of a neck problem suffered when Wales were beaten 27-26 by opening Six Nations opponents Scotland. He was replaced by Ioan Lloyd, who started at fly-half in […]
I don’t find Twickenham intimidating at all – Wales coach Warren Gatland
Wales boss Warren Gatland says that Twickenham is a stadium he has “loved going to” and does not find the home of English rugby an intimidating venue. Wales have lost on their last seven Twickenham visits, while it is 12 years since they won a Six Nations game there. Gatland’s record, though, is impressive, masterminding […]
Warren Gatland shuffles Wales pack for England clash at Twickenham
Wales boss Warren Gatland has made seven changes to the starting line-up for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham. Centre George North returns from injury for his 50th Six Nations appearance, lining up alongside Nick Tompkins in midfield. Fly-half Sam Costelow, who went off injured during the first-half of Wales’ 27-26 loss […]