SCRUM-HALF Rhys Webb has called on Wales to come out firing for the Six Nations after finally ending their drought against the southern hemisphere big guns.

After falling short against Australia and New Zealand, Warren Gatland's men ended the autumn on a high by beating South Africa for only the second time in their history.

Webb has enjoyed a tremendous autumn and his impressive exploits against the Springboks meant that Lions ace Mike Phillips was an unused replacement.

The 25-year-old is relishing the chance to help Wales push on in World Cup year when he pulls on the 9 jersey against England in a mouth-watering Six Nations opener on Friday, February 6.

"We'll learn a lot from this autumn, particularly in respect of playing for the full 80 minutes," said Webb.

"That's the big thing for us, playing and concentrating for the whole game. We did that against South Africa and now we will regroup, freshen up a bit and come back into the Six Nations firing.

"We showed against New Zealand we're capable of competing with these sides. This win has been there waiting for us. It's a good springboard for the Six Nations."

"We pushed New Zealand for 69 minutes last week, and to finally get that win against one of these teams feels pretty special," he continued.

Webb will continue to join forces with fly-half Dan Biggar this weekend when the Ospreys take on Racing Metro in the European Rugby Champions Cup. He believes that continuity has helped on the Test scene.

He said: "We play week in, week out with the Ospreys and we've come in here playing week in, week out again.

"I think it's only good for the side to have a nine and ten dictating the game. It's pretty pleasing and Dan deserved man of the match against South Africa.

"He's been on fire in the last couple of games, putting us in the right places. He is a big voice on the field and he's a good leader as well.

"Like me, he tells the forwards where he wants them to go and how we want to finish the game. We came together in a bit of a huddle in the last ten minutes to say what we needed to do. Everyone bought into it and we came away with the victory."