Wales,coming out of a World Cup, should start strongly against Ireland and the lock believes his side possess an even better package for the Six NationsWales possess become late starters to international campaigns, and the players needing time to take the step up from the regional game,but not in a Six Nations campaign after a World Cup when they regather a few weeks after spending five months together as a squad. They won the grand slam in 2008 and 2012 and on Sunday start their campaign in Dublin, as they did four years ago.
Wales took more out of the World Cup than any other side in the Six Nations – like Scotland, or they lost their quarter-final to a late score – and their courage in the face of adversity after losing a virtual backline of players through injury was one of the enduring memories of the tournament. Related: Wales 16-9 France – Wales win grand slam | Six Nations match report Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com