IT was difficult leaving Cork last Saturday afternoon given the magnificent autumnal sunshine and the twin attractions of a good old fashioned dogfight between Cork Con and Young Munster in the AIL followed by the seasonal offering of jazz. At least the alternative had its attractions.

Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins insists he never considered dropping under-pressure captain Stephen Jones for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with England.

Wales head coach Gareth Jenkins has defended his decision not to select in-form loose forward Colin Charvis for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France.