As a new United Rugby Championship (URC) season approaches, we take a closer look at the physical makeup of the 16 sides competing for silverware.
Former Wales lock Ian Gough has criticized Cory Hill's unexpected international recall as demoralising for home-based players.
Cardiff were in contention throughout but two tries from international prop Nicky Smith and others from Justin Tipuric and Luke Morgan proved just enough.
The Welsh last toppled their fierce rivals in a Guinness Six Nations game on English soil 12 years ago.
Wales flanker James Botham has returned to his club Cardiff this week to rehab a knee injury he picked up in the loss to Scotland on Saturday.
Josh Navidi and Taulupe Faletau look set to be reunited in the Wales back row for the Guinness Six Nations clash against France on Friday, a combination that could also contain lock Seb Davies chosen at blindside
The multi-skilled Cardiff second-row has been in fine form this season and is forcing his way into the Wales squad at the right time
It was November when Jonathan Davies hurt his knee playing for Wales against New Zealand at the World Cup but he is now fit again and selected for Scarlets.
Steffan Evans, Seb Davies and Thomas Young will all make their debuts for Wales against Tonga at Eden Park on Friday.