Welsh title defence the best form of attack, says Thomas

GARETH THOMAS is determined Wales can overcome a debilitating injury list and prove they are one of the "great, great teams" by repeating last year's Grand Slam heroics.

Wales ended a 27-year wait with their dramatic Grand Slam triumph last season, but the challenge now is to forge a dynasty to compare with the great Welsh sides of the 1970s.

Thomas is acutely aware his side face a far tougher challenge this time round.

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