Warren Gatland is said to be privately optimistic that with a raft of experience returning and maturing youngsters, Wales will be competitive
Wales have received a boost ahead of their Guinness Six Nations clash against runaway title favourites Ireland with fly-half Sam Costelow back in contention.
Wales take Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
A resurgent Wasps upset the form-book and down unbeaten Tigers as the countdown for the Six Nations continues apace
Adam Jones is thriving at Harlequins but he has a watchful eye trained on his beloved Wales
Having turned 20th last November, Taine Basham has a hugely promising back row career in front of him… but a now-retired fancy-dan back left an indelible early impression.
Wales head into their quarter-final meeting with France with the memory of an agonising 2011 World Cup semi-final defeat against Les Bleus still lingering.
Scotland were hampered by injuries in the heavy Six Nations loss to England and one casualty was replacement back Mark Bennett.
Vern Cotter has made five changes to Scotland's line-up to face Wales in the Six Nations with John Barclay to captain the team.
