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Where does Welsh rugby go from here after the pointless Six Nations defeat in Paris?
Warren Gatland’s squad head to the south of France today to Nice for five days to prepare for the must-win game against Italy in Rome next Saturday – a match that former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has labelled the most important Welsh rugby game for 15-20 years.
That claim may be a stretch when you consider Wales have been involved in Grand Slam games and World Cup semi-finals in that time but you can understand his sentiment.
His appraisal is valid because Wales desperately need any sort of result after the 43-0 drubbing by France extended the record losing international sequence to 13.
The next test is against an Italian side who tested Scotland before suffering a Murrayfield defeat.
Gatland was given a vote in confidence to continue for the tournament by Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney.
His position will be reviewed after the tournament and events at Stade de France will cast doubt on whether he stays on after March.
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