Wary Williams urges Welsh patience for Roman conquest

SHANE WILLIAMS has urged Wales to be patient in the pursuit of points that could underpin a successful RBS 6 Nations title defence.

Italy’s 2009 Six Nations campaign already lies in ruins following successive defeats against England, Ireland and Scotland, having crumbled under the weight of conceding 100 points and 12 tries.

Wales are widely expected to compound the misery for Azzurri head coach Nick Mallett, especially if the reigning Six Nations champions can unleash their renowned running game on inferior opponents.