Smart: Warren Gatland

AS you would expect, Wales coach Warren Gatland is among those who have clocked that Wales enjoy the same sequence of fixtures this year as when they won Grand Slams in 2008 and 2012.
“People are saying it is the hardest draw with England and Ireland away. I think it is the easiest. I like having the three blue teams at home and just the two away,” insists Gatland. “They are tough, but they are games you feel you have a chance on your day of doing well against teams we have had success against in the past.
“Our Six Nations record since I have...