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Wales triumph is more Grind than Grand SlamWales will now find out if their pragmatic, physical, kicking style of rugby is enough to beat Australia in the southern hemisphere
Wales success built on their superb second half performancesThe most successful teams have made the fewest mistakes because they have risked little in what has been a poor quality Six Nations.
The perfect seven knows when to hold backThe breakdown used to be owned by the specialist opensides but now every player needs to be an expert in forcing turnovers.
Wales can dominate northern hemisphere rugby for yearsYouth and stamina should carry Wales to a Grand Slam despite their poor recent record at home to France.
Leading from the frontBuilding a team around good leaders is not a guarantee of success but it sure does help.
It's time to bring back the 'six o'clock' passThe spin pass was a great innovation, but coaches need to emphasise that other passes are more efficient in certain situations
England flatter to deceiveThe reaction to England’s win in Paris was utterly hysterical and completely ignored the rugby reality.
Size isn’t EverythingShane Williams reflects on the great players who made him want to run down to his local field and pretend he was side stepping for Wales.
Priestland key to Welsh SuccessRhys Priestland started playing at outside-half for Wales only last August, and then by accident. He had been picked at full-back against England at Twickenham in a pre-World Cup friendly, only to be told a few minutes for the start that he would be wearing the 10 jersey because Stephen Jones had suffered a calf injury in the warm-up.
Players will need time off from the Super 15 war zoneCoach John Plumtree should have a look in the Chiefs post match shed before he starts calling other conferences soft.
Kidney’s love affair with Earls is hurting IrelandSelecting the right team can be one of the hardest jobs in the world and it may be a while since Ireland have got it right.
Italy must keep Wales behind the Gain LineMartin Castrogiovanni on why this weekend’s battle in Cardiff is going to be their toughest game of the Six Nations.
