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Lee Byrne makes the most of his fresh start

SIX NATIONS hit Lee Byrne has revealed how he felt like he was “banging his head against a brick wall” in his quest for the Wales No 15 jersey last year. Read

Triple big match coup for Gatland’s Wales

WALES have confirmed an autumn fixture with Australia ... meaning Warren Gatland’s team will test themselves against the very best in the world over a 21-day period this year. Read

Shane determined to exorcise Italian ghost

SHANE WILLIAMS says Wales will be out to exorcise old ghosts when they take on bogey team Italy tomorrow. Read

Mallet hits back over breakdown blast

ITALY coach Nick Mallett has hit back at Wales counterpart Warren Gatland for suggesting they blatantly break the rules. Read

Thomas set to call the shots in Wales' lineout

JONATHAN THOMAS will be a man with more on his mind than most when he steps out against Italy at the Millennium Stadium. Read

Gethin Jenkins ready for double trouble

GETHIN JENKINS has turned up the heat on the Italian scrum ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations dogfight, declaring, “We are coming after you.” Read

Italy claim pack have Wales rattled

ITALY believe they have already won the first battle against Wales – by making Warren Gatland change his entire front row. Read

Injury threatens Geraghty's England ambitions

SHANE GERAGHTY’S hopes of forcing his way into England contention for the RBS Six Nations clash against France on Saturday could be dashed by injury. Read

I’ve bounced back from worse, says Mark Jones

BEING axed by Warren Gatland is nothing compared to having had to overcome career-threatening injuries. Read

Henson looks for Slam repeat

GAVIN HENSON’S senses are working overtime. Read

‘We all have a responsibility to this shirt’

WARREN GATLAND has grand and brutal plans for the Wales dressing room – plans which will turn the sanctuary into a blend of heaven and hell. Read

Wing Wizard Shane closes in on try kings

SIMON THOMAS examines Shane Williams’ irresistible rise up through the ranks of rugby’s finest finishers. Read

More to come from Wales, vows Shane

SIZZLING Shane Williams last night declared, “You ain’t seen nothing yet from this Welsh team.” Read

Hook and Phillips will bounce back - Connor

JAMES HOOK and Mike Phillips will have no problems in brushing off the disappointment of being left out of the Wales team to face Italy. Read

My boys have proved worth, says Ospreys’ Lyn

OSPREYS head coach Lyn Jones said Warren Gatland’s decision to axe four of his players from the Wales team has nothing to do with their performances. Read

Gatland takes weight of nation off Hook

WARREN GATLAND last night explained his reasons for dropping James Hook, saying the young fly-half needs breathing space to take the weight of the nation off his shoulders. Read

Gatland happy to mix and match his selections

YOU can’t accuse Warren Gatland of shirking decisions or resting on his laurels. Read

England can still snatch crown – Stevens

MATT STEVENS insists England can still feature prominently in this season’s RBS Six Nations title shake-up despite their stuttering start to the tournament. Read

Mallett’s Italy aiming to nail Wales

ITALY coach Nick Mallett has warned Wales it is only a matter of time before his side chalks up a Six Nations victory. Read

Hadden hits out at ‘negative’ jibe

UNDER-FIRE Frank Hadden hit back at Warren Gatland after the Wales boss put a boot into Scotland’s tactics. Read