Wales looking to give the northern hemisphere a shot in the arm

Warren Gatland’s side are favourites against Australia in Tokyo but recent history is not on their sideBernard Foley was quick with a retort when asked why, four years after the Six Nations failed to provide a World Cup semi-finalist for the first time, the prospect of an all-European final with England, Ireland and Wales all confident of making the last four, was far from fanciful. Foley said: “They all have southern hemisphere coaches, don’t they?” Related: Warren Gatland revels in Wales calm as Cheika whips up Australia storm | Paul Rees Continue reading...