The celebrated coach has used all his years of experience to resurrect Wales and turn them into a side capable of an upset
Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara have had a chequered relationship over the years but now on friendlier terms, they resume hostilities for the greatest domestic prize of all
.Cameron Redpath was delighted to be back on a rugby pitch after eight months injured but disappointed he could not prevent Bath from suffering a heavy 39-21 Heineken Champions Cup defeat away to La Rochelle.
Remi Picquette scored a brace of tries as La Rochelle recorded a thumping 39-21 victory over Bath at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre.
When New Zealand won the 2015 World Cup amidst scenes of unbridled triumph, if you looked around the squad, arms held aloft, six members of a squad, that remember, contained 11 players over 30, would never pull the Silver Fern on again.
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