Red Dragon now a green-eyed monster

JUST imagine for a moment that you are a Welsh rugby fanatic.

In a way it is the best of times and the worst of times. Last November the top three sides in the game, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, all came to Cardiff less than a year out from the World Cup.

England, who have finally begun to show signs of a revival under Martin Johnson, arrive in the capital city for the opening game of the Six Nations on a Friday night.