Here are today's rugby evening headlines on Saturday, January 29.
Wales written off by former coaches
Rob Howley and Sir Clive Woodward believe Wales are in for a difficult Six Nations this year.
Both men were part of a wider Six Nations panel assembled by MailOnline, which also included Danny Cipriani, Andy Nicol and Geordan Murphy.
And every single member of the group placed Wales only fifth in their predictions.
Howley said: "Wayne Pivac has talked about the 726 caps missing. When you're without Alun Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Taulupe Faletau, Justin Tipuric, George North, Leigh Halfpenny and Josh Navidi, it's tough.
"Generally, in the Six Nations, it's about dominating up front. Wayne will be looking at the 2023 World Cup — blooding some players. There is nothing for them to lose.
"Going to Ireland first up is not easy. Ireland are coming off an autumn when they beat the All Blacks. When you look at the depth Andy Farrell has to pick from, they probably have 400 caps of experience on the bench!
Woodward added: "You'd have to say that if Wales win in Ireland, it would be a massive upset. Wales have just got too many people missing to go to Ireland and win. Ireland have no weaknesses in their team."
Nicol said of Wales: "They always raise their game and the Six Nations seems to mean more to Wales than it does to other countries. But I'd be very surprised if Wales were contenders this year."
All five panelists predicted France will win the tournament, with Ireland runners-up.
Biggar comes through
Wales captain Dan Biggar has come through unscathed after playing for Northampton today just a week before the Six Nations opener against Ireland.
Biggar had to be released back to his club because he plays in England, and he played 71 minutes of today's 29-13 win at Worcester.
The outside-half scored nine points from the boot before being replaced late on.
He will rejoin the Welsh squad on Monday.
Moriarty backs himself to make Wales team
Ross Moriarty is backing himself to force his way into the Wales team against Ireland next weekend and win his 50th cap.
The back rower came through his first match since October the 31 on Friday night, impressing during his 68 minutes on the field for the Dragons.
And he is now determined to make his case in Wales training next week.
"I am always going to back myself," Moriarty told the BBC.
"I will mark myself on training next week and push everybody as hard as I can.
"The game was very stop-start so I could not really mark myself on that too much
"I feel fine, my body's fine and that's all that counts. I have missed it a lot and it was nice to be back on the pitch.
"It was nice to get a game in and come through unscathed. It's good to get the tackles and carries needed so I am grateful to get on the pitch and get off in one piece."
Moriarty will win his 50th Wales cap if he is selected next weekend.
"I should have had [my 50th cap] two years ago, but I have been injured a lot," added Moriarty.
"It's been a long time coming but hopefully next week I can get on the pitch. The Six Nations is a special time and especially with fans back as well.
"The first game out in Ireland is going to be a big one and I am sure all the boys are looking forward to it."
Turnbull explains Leinster success
Josh Turnbull believes Leinster's financial power and the development systems they have in place is what makes them so formidable.
While first choice back rowers Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan are safely tucked up in the Ireland team hotel, full internationals Rhys Ruddock, Will Connors and Max Deegan are in the matchday 23, as well as the young thruster Scott Penny, for the URC clash that is live on S4C.
Like others in Welsh rugby, Turnbull points out that Leinster have healthy roots which provide their fruitful pickings.
“They have a very strong schools game over there and they are linked in to their academy system,” says Turnbull, who has been trying to deal with Leinster back row marauders since the days of British and Irish Lions stars Jamie Heaslip and Sean O‘Brien.
“If you have quality competitions at a younger age group level, it will breed competition among the players and you are only going to make them better.
“Ultimately, at junior level, that is what you are striving for. Later on, you will then have an abundance of talented players coming through.”
Turnbull says it’s not just about organisation and supply lines. You need cash to oil the whole system.
“You look at some of the best football teams. They can have two separate sides of equal quality. Only money brings you that and if you’ve got money you can go and spend it on the players you want.”
Watch Cardiff v Leinster live on S4C from 7.30pm on Saturday. English commentary available.
