Desperation and destiny on the line when Wales and Italy collide in Cardiff

Two sides on different recent trajectories meet with Steve Tandy finding cause for optimism despite another wooden spoon looming Which is the sharper motivator, the avoidance of fresh humiliation or the attainment of new heights? Cardiff could be the place this weekend for any students of psychology more interested in such nuances than anything so obvious as an actual attempt to win the title. Suffice to say, neither Wales nor Italy can win the Six Nations this weekend, nor exert any influenc...

By Michael Aylwin