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One of the best skills Warren Gatland had as Wales coach was his ability to turn the water of poor domestic Welsh displays into the wine of Six Nations titles and Grand Slams.
It was a trick he repeated time and again over a decade. Now, Gatland’s fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac must try to conjure up a similar performance.
Wales might be the defending Six Nations champions but there is a divisive feel surrounding the country’s favourite sport again.
Wales captain Dan Biggar insists success is 'second nature' to this group of players
Wales might be the defending Six Nations champions but confidence is low at the moment
Dragons, Cardiff, Ospreys and Scarlets failed to win a single match in Europe this season, a situation which has led many to question if Welsh rugby is set up for the national team to thrive, as its four professional sides bumble along in mediocrity.
‘Over the last eight, nine or 10 years, when we’ve been reasonably successful in the Six Nations, it’s been a similar question about the regions not performing as well as they should,’ said Wales captain Dan Biggar.
‘We always seem to do OK. Ireland, England and France always start ahead of us with the bookies and the media.
‘But
