We’ve had a tendency to hit a couple of flat spots in the games against England and Italy, … We’ve got away with it so far, but against a side like France we could be...

The same 15 players have a chance to dispel the demons of that loss and show what they are really capable of. The players we have at our disposal are capable of great things and...

We were always going to, but just couldn’t find a pen in the WRU that worked. Moffett ran off with all the good ones.

We expected a struggle to get our game together after so little preparation, but didn’t expect that,

I think that in the first 20 minutes we looked like a side who hadn’t been together for long, that period was decisive but we showed a lot of skill and character to come back.

We kept the ball away from contact and scored some great tries

We are incredibly disappointed that Sonny has decided to step down from the international stage and made every effort to dissuade him from doing so.

It’s great to see Mark Jones in the squad after two very serious knee operations. He is a recognized finisher, try-scorer and line-breaker and you have to be impressed by his determination to get himself...

We have a lot of injuries but I still think we play some pretty sexy rugby.

I will be interested to see whether the Ospreys appeal the citing decision. I think they should certainly consider it very strongly.

The plan is to make a number of changes for Fiji,

The offence did not merit a red card and it was very harsh on Dafydd. We will have to wait until his hearing before deciding whether he will be in the 22 on Saturday.

I will be ready to face New Zealand.

I’m gutted he’s out for the Six Nations but more gutted for Kevin.

Scott is a great coach who is hugely valued here and we would like him to stay with the Welsh team. He is aware of that.

We have an agreement with the regions that a week prior to a Test the Welsh-based players in our starting XV stand down for their region.

There is every chance Evans will be added to the squad once he has served his suspension. Henson has played less rugby and he needs to prove himself in his potential outing for the Ospreys...

There are five enforced changes in selection, but it is possible we could have made many of these changes in personnel anyway,

I accept this on behalf of the entire Welsh team and management – it’s not about me but is a reflection of the success the team enjoyed last season.

It’s a constant race,

It will be hard to defend the title but you have to aim high.

In confirming the appointment of Gareth it has become increasingly evident that the job of Welsh captain is a highly prized and highly sought-after role,

With reference to questions of player power, if there were disaffected players I will raise the issue of any support structure that should have been in place to deal immediately and appropriately with the matter.

We’ve been impressed by his performances at regional level and over the last couple of months he has come on in leaps and bounds.

We did a lot of things better than we did (in the 41-3 loss to new Zealand) last week,

It was interesting to hear Gareth confirm that the players raised my name in a meeting with Steve Lewis. I would like to find out more on what that was about. I will use the...

It’s one mighty challenge to take on the All Blacks, particularly given our record over the last 50 years, but we have to aim high,

There is every chance Ian will be added to the squad.

Our first aim is to recreate that form from last season, next we aim to defend our title successfully and lastly we are aware that we must build momentum for the World Cup.

The injuries mean somebody else will be given an opportunity,

It’s in my interest to protect the group as best I can. That’s the mindset down in Wales, and all the more so given the injuries we’ve had. So the players will be withdrawn from...

There is a lot of firepower to come back next week and we will look at the areas we need to improve on,

Our shape was there but our accuracy let us down,

Hopefully this new role will free him up from off-the-field duties to do what he does best — play international rugby at the very highest of standards.

We’re optimistic Gavin can come in. He is a class player.

England are lying in wait for us and we will build towards that game through our performances in the autumn. This is not a team that is breaking up. I think we can improve.

With 12 players away we saw what players can do. It may not have been the toughest competition but the team did develop real cohesion and that will be important during the autumn series.

In terms of the changes, obviously it does create minor difficulties trying to develop new units. But a lot of guys had game time in the autumn, so I’m hoping some of those teething are...

As well as the players with ankle problems there’s also a few soft-tissue injuries to calves, thighs and the like, so we’re hoping they settle down before we pick the team for next weekend.

Ryan is not looking great for the New Zealand game,

Hopefully we will be near to full strength and be there or thereabouts again,

It’s a very big workload, but I’m hoping that greater exposure will benefit the players, … The level of competition is exciting. I think we’re all going to be riding a rollercoaster. In the Super...

Once he has completed the launch of his book he should focus totally on overcoming his injury and regaining his full fitness and form and continue to prove he is a fine individual player and...

I know we can play some good rugby, I know we can be very proud when we’re on the field, but I was also pleased to see us persevere. I think that’s the thing we’re...

It was pleasing to get that total performance, we’re now a team who can win dirty if necessary,

From a Dragons point of view, it’s bad news. They’ve had a multitude of injuries and they have a small squad anyway. I feel for Paul and the Dragons and I hope they can find...

England have obviously gone a different route because they have a tremendous physical team. With Wales we couldn’t do the same sort of thing so we reacted differently. I guess it was the input of...

Our passing, tackling, lineout and tackle area play all need to be improved,

I believe he has a lot of ground to make up with them and other people who have supported him during the period of his career that he has spoken about,

There were lots of good performances, particularly up front, while Matthew Watkins looked sharp in the centre and full-back Lee Byrne did a couple of special things, so there were a lot of positives,