Former Wales captain John Dawes sees no end in sight to the problems affecting the sport. The Welsh Rugby Union board will discuss a notice received from the member clubs tonight for an extraordinary general meeting to be convened, which could lead to a vote of no confidence in the entire management structure of the WRU.

MICK O'DRISCOLL will make his fourth appearance for Ireland and his first Six Nations start against Wales at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.

Wales fly-half Stephen Jones is hoping captain Gareth Thomas will be cleared to face Ireland in the RBS Six Nations Championship.