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We choose the Wales XV we would like Warren Gatland to deploy against South Africa in June.

We pick our Wales team for the clash against Italy in Cardiff on Sunday.

We pick the team we think Warren Gatland should choose for Wales' opening Six Nations clash against Scotland next month.

Wales take on New Zealand in Cardiff on Saturday looking to end a horrendous 29-match losing streak against the All Blacks.

Shane Williams has picked his Wales XV for their opening autumn series clash against Australia on November 11.

Wales and Ospreys legend Shane Williams has picked his team for the upcoming autumn series which sees Warren Gatland’s men pit their wits against Australia, Georgia, New Zealand and South Africa. Writing in WalesOnline, Williams who scored a record 58 tries in 87 tests for Wales, has opted for experience in his XV for the hugely demanding tests against the …

Wales and Cardiff Blues hooker Kristian Dacey has opened up about his controversial Lions call-up in a interview with Wales Online. Lions coach Warren Gatland came in for stinging criticism following his decision to draft in six players to his squad based on geography, with Welsh quartet Dacey, Tomas Francis, Gareth Davies, and Corey Hill brought in alongside Scotland’s Finn …

Wales interim head coach Rob Howley has named his XV for Saturday’s must win clash against South Africa. The under pressure Howley has turned to, more or less, the side that beat Argentina 24-20 two weeks ago as Wales seek to end a disappointing campaign on a high. Dan Lydiate replaces Sam Warburton at 6, who is ruled out with …

Interim Wales Head Coach Rob Howley has made six changes to the team humbled by Australia last weekend, report Wales Online. Howley has wielded the axe for the clash with ‘Los Pumas’: with prop Samson Lee dropping to the bench and being replaced by the Exeter Chiefs’ Tomas Francis. While the ever-present Jamie Roberts is also dropped, with Scarlets centre …

Wales’ English-based stars will be able to play against Australia in their opening autumn test on November 5 after Premiership Rugby generously agreed to release all of them for the match, according to Wales Online. This means that the likes of George North (if he recovers from a  hand injury), Jamie Roberts, Luke Charteris, Ross Moriarty and Tomas Francis will be …

Warren Gatland Maybe without some of his biggest stars in New Zealand. Yesterday Welsh rugby revelled in the fact that Warren Gatland had retained his position as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. However 24 hours later they have been left reeling, after Wales Online confirmed that the WRU’s Senior Player Selection Policy, …

Despite having only been in the Premiership since September 2010, Exeter Chiefs have made huge waves in English rugby, reaching their first play-off final last season before losing out to English and European champions Saracens. We take a look back at their greatest achievements in those six years. Team Records Biggest win: 74 v 19 against London Welsh at Sandy …

The introduction of the ‘Gatland Law’ is set to see Wales’ playing resources become somewhat limited as players who have signed overseas contracts in the aftermath of the rules implementation become ineligible for international selection. While Leigh Halfpenney’s tenure at Toulon; were he to extend his contract with the option of an additional year, would see the man remain in …

Warren Gatland believes the ‘gypsy boy’ issue should be put to bed. Although England secured the Six Nations Championship last weekend, their achievement was overshadowed by the claims of unsporting conduct. Indeed supporters of both England and Wales seemed to trade accusations in the aftermath of Saturday’s result. While England fans were quick to highlight the manner in which Tomas Francis made …

Tomas Francis appeared to make contact with Dan Cole’s eye. Although referee, Craig Joubert, thought otherwise, Tomas Francis could have been sent off for making contact with Dan Cole’s eye. The incident occurred as Wales began an unlikely comeback that could have seen them leave Twickenham with yet another famous win. Despite Warren Gatland conceding that the incident ‘didn’t look …

Wales could be forced to leave some of their biggest stars out of their squad in 2016. Like many other nations, the Welsh Rugby Union have put in place rules limiting the number of overseas based players selected in the Wales squad. Otherwise known as Gatland’s law, the WRU Senior Players Selection Policy limits the coach of the national team to …

Wales coach, Warren Gatland, has announced the Welsh team to play Ireland on Saturday Warren Gatland has returned many of his top players to the Welsh team to play Ireland on Saturday. The fixture will see Dan Lydiate, Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau selected as a formidable back row, with Rhys Webb and Dan Biggar forming the half back partnership. George North’s …