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 So the players will be withdrawn from...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,