Six Nations performances show grounds for optimism for future of Welsh rugby
I’ve no doubt that three clubs going to the wall in the English Premiership weighed heavily on strategy for Welsh rugbyAlex Mitchell kicks the ball clear whilst under pressure from Dafydd Jenkins during the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium.
Last year the Welsh players threatened to strike over contractual disputes while the club franchises have been struggling on and off the pitch, but particularly financially. Wayne Pivac was given the unenviable task of replacing Warren Gatland and despite winning the 2021 Six Nations in his second season, results deteriorated and Gatland was reappointed to try to steady a listing ship.
Warren Gatland doubled down on backing youth in appointing 21-year-old Dafydd Jenkins as captain for the Six Nations. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images The teams are at appreciably different stages in the Test match environment. That doesn’t mean that Wales can’t rattle their hosts, but I’d question whether they would truly believe that they can win in Dublin on Saturday afternoon.
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