Warren Gatland's wish for more muscular players will not be quickly - or easily - satisfied.
Warren Gatland is said to be privately optimistic that with a raft of experience returning and maturing youngsters, Wales will be competitive
Wales's autumn prospects are boosted by returning stars, but their first job is to end a nine-Test losing run.
With the Welsh regions on special measures financially and struggling, should Warren Gatland cast his net further afield?
Taine Basham faces a battle to reclaim a Wales berth but the Dragons flanker is up for the fight.
The Dragons have fought off any competition from the Gallagher Premiership to re-sign Wales flanker Taine Basham.
Wales have opted to send just one player back to their region ahead of the fallow weekend in the Guinness Six Nations, Dragons flanker Taine Basham.
Tommy Reffell has been Wales' standout player in this year's Six Nations but for those who know it, it comes as no surprise
The Welsh went down 14-16 at Twickenham on February 10, their second consecutive loss in this year’s tournament.