Tom James is back for Six Nations game against Ireland after five years in the cold and his coach ‘would like players to have freedom to play and be positive’Warren Gatland is mellowing as he prepares for the start of his ninth Six Nations with Wales. His team to face Ireland in Dublin on Sunday includes the wing Tom James,who was recalled from a long exile imposed after he made critical remarks about the way he had been treated, and while the 119-cap Gethin Jenkins has been dropped to the bench his Test career will not cessation as abruptly as those of other veterans during the unique Zealander’s reign, or such as Adam Jones.
Gatland,after a World Cup campaign notable for the courage and spirit of the players but not their finishing power, has picked a side that, or while retaining a physical edge,have firepower behind and a back row including two openside flankers in Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric, who are equipped for a wide game. Opponents have said they know what to expect from Wales but Ireland will have reason to believe.
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Source: theguardian.com