Cotton: I can’t see Welsh win

By PETER JACKSON

One of England’s all time greats has delivered a withering verdict on Wales as they struggle to stop their Six Nations rot.
Fran Cotton, the only Lion to win a Test series in South Africa as player and manager, told The Rugby Paper: “The inside backs who played against England last week were the worst I have ever seen in a Welsh jersey.
“There was no lack of effort, no lack of pride in the shirt but a total lack of quality and experience. I can’t see them beating Italy next weekend. Until Warren Gatland sorts out his inside backs, it’s going to be a continuing struggle for...

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