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Wales winger Sorba Thomas has swapped a relegation fight with Huddersfield for a promotion chase with Blackburn Rovers after being told he had fallen down the pecking order with the Terriers. Thomas – who went to the World Cup with Wales only two months ago – was told his chances were going to be limited at Huddersfield after they brought in some new additions. The club are languishing in the Championship relegation zone, three points adrift of Cardiff City who are in 21st place.
Wales Will Get Fans Off Their Seats Again In This Six Nations, Promises Alex King

New attack coach Alex King says Wales are determined to play an entertaining brand which is rooted deep in the country’s DNA. King joined up with the rest of Warren Gatland’s coaching staff on Monday, with the New Zealander having chosen the former England fly-half to replace Stephen Jones as attack coach. The 47-year-old has little time to get his messages and methods across ahead of the Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland on February 4, but King is confident that he can do so to mark Gatland’s Wales return with a winning start.
Ieuan Evans Defends Steve Phillips But Admits Outside Help Is Needed To Clear Up The Mess At The WRU

Welsh Athletes Wait On Trans Policy After Amelia Strickler Warning

Welsh female athletes are still waiting to hear from World Athletics who say their transgender policy is still a work in progress. Its stance follows claims made by British shot-putter that the governing body’s preferred option would “screw” female athletes. The global organisation is consulting with member federations over its preferred option for a new policy.
Former Swansea City Boss Paul Clement Available For Hire Again After Everton Clear-Out

Former Swansea City manager Paul Clement has lost his job at Everton in the fall-out from Frank Lampard’s sacking. Clement – who was Swansea manager throughout 2017 – was assistant to Lampard, but has left the club along with the rest of the former England star’s backroom team of Joe Edwards, Chris Jones and Ashley Cole. Everton, who are now searching for their seventh manager in the last seven years, had been the latest port of call for Clement, who was sacked by the Swans five years ago.
Warren Gatland Warns Wales They Are "Shooting Themselves In The Foot" Ahead Of Six Nations

Warren Gatland believes there is a need for discussion on Wales’ 60-cap selection rule amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of several players. The policy was established in 2017, with players who subsequently signed contracts to ply their trade outside Wales deemed ineligible for Test selection unless they have won at 60 caps or more. And the situation is now magnified due to a recruitment freeze affecting Wales’ four professional regions of Cardiff, Ospreys, Dragons and Scarlets.
Twickenham

Dan Biggar Will Echo History Before He Aims To Create New Fables Of Wales Victories Over England
By Graham Thomas
Dan Biggar insists he won’t need to stoke any emotional fires at Twickenham on Saturday evening as the historic significance of England v Wales games still smoulders.
The last Wales No.10 to captain his team to victory at Twickenham was Phil Bennett in 1978, the year Wales won a... Read More

Dragons' Will Rowlands Prepares For England And Wales Clash At Twickenham
By Graham Thomas
Will Rowlands insists it was only ever going to be Wales for him – even though he played his early rugby at the historic core of the English game.
The Dragons second row is preparing to face England at Twickenham on Saturday, having become a reliable force in Wayne... Read More

No Wales-England Wind-Ups For Nick Tompkins . . . For Now
By David Williams
Nick Tompkins insists there will be no winding up of his mates in the England team ahead of Wales’ trip to Twickenham next week.
The Wales centre has no intention of getting caught up in inevitable hype that will accompany the build-up towards the Six Nations showdown.
For Saracens centre... Read More

"Go Around Twickenham Again, Please, Drive!" . . . Andrew Martin's Story Behind The Wheel On The Big Red Bus
Andrew Martin . . . Know the name?
It’s not one that automatically springs to mind when discussing the success of Welsh rugby in recent times, but he’s played as big a part as anyone in delivering the team to so many highlights.
In order to be successful in sport, you need... Read More
Wayne Pivac Says Marler Mistake Cost Wales Chance Of Six Nations Title
Wayne Pivac has revealed Wales were left frustrated by the Joe Marler incident at Twickenham because they felt a deserved red card could have cost England their victory. England prop Marler was due to appear at a disciplinary hearing on Thursday evening after being cited for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones... Read More
Wayne Pivac Finds A Backer In Eddie Jones . . . While Joe Marler Proves He's A Ball-Ache All Over Again
Wayne Pivac says ending his disappointing first Six Nations campaign as Wales coach with a resounding win over Scotland next weekend is a "no brainer" following the 33-30 defeat by England on Saturday. The New Zealander has seen his side slip to three successive defeats - after opening with a 42-0 whitewash of hapless Italy... Read More
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