Jenkins seeks Wales consistency

GARETH JENKINS admits that Wales’ RBS 6 Nations history has veered too often between the good, the bad and the ugly — and he is determined to change that.

In 2005, it was the good. Wales won their first Grand Slam in 27 years, playing magnificently attractive rugby en route to clinching the title against Ireland at the Millennium Stadium.

But last year was both the bad and the ugly. Wales imploded after suffering a catalogue of injuries and the upheaval of Mike Ruddock’s sudden departure. As defending champions they managed just a single victory and were held to an 18-18 draw by Italy, the Azzurri’s best ever away result in the Six Nations.