Wales's autumn prospects are boosted by returning stars, but their first job is to end a nine-Test losing run.
The PA news agency looks at the 10 runners and riders, including player signings and departures
Gloucester fly-half Adam Hastings is set to make his return from injury on Friday against the Ospreys in the Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm.
They can no longer afford big-ticket imports but an emerging crop of talented youngsters gives Ospreys cause for optimism.
Wales co-captain Dewi Lake is set to switch from his usual position of hooker to openside flanker for the first time since age-grade rugby to help his injury-hit Ospreys side.
World Cup winner Lewis Moody urging to England to launch a French version of the Kamikaze Kids on the Rugby World Cup following Ben Earl’s “stellar” performance in the win over Japan.
Wales have become a right old mess under Wayne Pivac with unhappy fans now regretting even more the loss of defence coach Shaun Edwards.