Samson will take pressure of being Wales' first-choice tighthead in his stride, says McBryde

Samson will take pressure of being Wales' first-choice tighthead in his stride, says McBryde

WALES forwards coach Robin McBryde has backed tighthead Samson Lee to take the expectations of a nation in his stride.

Wales sevens call on Cross for tough NZ task

SAM Cross will make his Wales return in round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Wellington next weekend.
Wales icon Adam Jones announces international retirement

WALES prop Adam Jones has announced his retirement from international rugby - just five days after being left out of Warren Gatland's squad for the Six Nations.
Wales wing Hallam Amos can leave George North and Alex Cuthbert scrapping for one spot - Dragons boss Lyn Jones

NEWPORT Gwent Dragons boss Lyn Jones believes that wing Hallam Amos will be doing more than just holding tackle bags for Wales during the Six Nations, backing his starlet to force Warren Gatland to choose between Lions George North and Alex Cuthbert.
Adam Jones can still make the cut for Wales' World Cup bid - Warren Gatland

WARREN Gatland has insisted that Adam Jones' World Cup dream is not over despite leaving the tighthead out of his squad for the Six Nations.
Judgement Day confirmed for Millennium Stadium

Judgement Day is back at the Millennium Stadium for 2015 with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and Regions confirming today that tickets will cost just £10 per head to see all four of Wales' GUINNESS PRO12 sides in action under one roof.
Priestland's Bath move confirmed

THE Scarlets have confirmed that Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland will join Bath next season.
Rob Howley: Plenty of time for young Dragons pair to force their way into the World Cup mix

WALES coach Rob Howley says Warren Gatland is looking to the future by handing dual contracts to Hallam Amos and Tyler Morgan but has dangled the carrot of World Cup rugby in front of the Newport Gwent Dragons pair, writes Chris Kirwan.
Gerald Davies appointed as Pro12 chairman

FORMER Wales wing Gerald Davies has been appointed as chairman of the Guinness Pro12, succeeding fellow ex-Lion Andy Irvine.
Groves hopes Wales sevens reap rewards of hard graft

CAPTAIN Jevon Groves hopes an "uncomfortable" training block will help Wales enjoy sevens success in Dubai and South Africa, writes Chris Kirwan.
Warburton: Springboks success is just the start

CAPTAIN fantastic Sam Warburton has demanded that Wales kick on in World Cup year after ending their southern hemisphere jinx with a hard-fought success against South Africa.
Wales lock Jake Ball out to keep starting spot after stunning autumn

WALES lock Jack Ball hopes that his stunning autumn has made it hard for his rivals to wrestle the number 4 jersey off his back as he eyes the World Cup, writes Chris Kirwan.
Warren Gatland: I couldn't watch Wales' nervy finale

WALES coach Warren Gatland could not bring himself to watch the final few minutes as his side finally slayed a southern hemisphere giant with a landmark 12-6 win over South Africa.
LIVE: Wales v South Africa

UPDATES from Wales' final autumn international as they welcome South Africa to the Millennium Stadium.
Jamie Roberts ready to put his body on the line to beat the Boks

QUALIFIED doctor Jamie Roberts will put himself through physical torture once more tomorrow in an attempt to end Wales' prolonged mental anguish against the southern hemisphere superpowers.
I am under pressure but we're ahead of schedule, says Warren Gatland

WALES head coach Warren Gatland admits that he is under pressure over his poor record against the Southern Hemisphere big three but insists his side are ahead of schedule leading up to next year’s World Cup.
Wales team to face South Africa

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his side for Saturday's clash with the Springboks
Springboks coach Meyer expecting another titanic tussle with Wales

SOUTH Africa coach Heyneke Meyer won't be lured into a false sense of security by Wales' catalogue of anguish against southern hemisphere big guns.
Gethin Jenkins gives Wales a fitness boost

GETHIN Jenkins is set to provide Wales with a front row boost by recovering from a hamstring problem to feature against South Africa, writes Chris Kirwan.
Wales will be inspired by Nelspruit agony, says Rob Howley

WALES will use the pain of the summer series defeat in South Africa as motivation as they take on the Springboks once again at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, writes Andrew Penman.
Faletau: Repeat of All Blacks display will earn Springboks scalp

NUMBER eight Taulupe Faletau believes the way that Wales gave the world champions a scare bodes well for ending their autumn on a high against South Africa.
Hansen hailed All Blacks' bench power

NEW Zealand boss Steve Hansen hailed the world champions power from the bench after overcoming Wales' herculean defensive effort late on at the Millennium Stadium, writes Chris Kirwan.
Wales 16 New Zealand 34

WALES rattled the All Blacks but sadly the wait goes on after the world champions showed their class in the final quarter to earn another Cardiff victory.
Biggar: Wales must be perfect to down All Blacks

DAN Biggar has acknowledged that nothing other than perfection will lead to the current crop of Wales stars writing themselves into folklore by beating the All Blacks.
Defence guru Edwards hails Wales' record-breaking back row

DEFENCE coach Shaun Edwards has paid tribute to the Wales back row of Dan Lydiate, Sam Warburton and Taulupe Faletau on the eve of a record-breaking Test against New Zealand, writes Chris Kirwan.

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