Warren Gatland is said to be privately optimistic that with a raft of experience returning and maturing youngsters, Wales will be competitive
The international season is now upon us, and it is a season with added spice with the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in June and July.
Wales's autumn prospects are boosted by returning stars, but their first job is to end a nine-Test losing run.
Springboks great Albert van den Berg says he would love to put one over on his former coach Jake White.
.Scarlets produced a stunning defensive display to claim their first United Rugby Championship win of the season by beating Cardiff 25-19 in the capital.
With the Welsh regions on special measures financially and struggling, should Warren Gatland cast his net further afield?
After two tough years at the helm, the former scrum-half can see brighter times ahead for Scarlets.
The Scarlets have pulled off a massive coup after holding off the advances of Super Rugby outfit Moana Pasifika to retain the services of former All Black’s blindside flanker Vaea Fifita.