Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde fears that prop Gethin Jenkins might have become “a marked man” in Test match rugby.

Former Australia great Mark Ella has warned the current side not too excited about their World Cup prospects despite a record win over France at the weekend.

England will begin preparations for their RBS 6 Nations Championship clash against France in a familiar position – with an injury cloud hanging over Jonny Wilkinson.

NEW ZEALANDER Steve Walsh will referee the first rugby Test match to be played at Croke Park.

PLANS to streamline the French club championship will need to take into account France’s Test commitments in the buildup to the 2007 Rugby World Cup.