Retaining trophy is a harder task — Williams

WALES will chase their second successive Six Nations title today – and Martyn Williams believes it would represent “a bigger achievement” than last year’s Grand Slam.

Hopes of another Slam were lost in France three weeks ago but victory will guarantee a third Triple Crown in five seasons while the championship is a tougher proposition after Saturday’s narrow win over Italy leaves them requiring a 13-point win against unbeaten Ireland.

Star flanker Williams said: “For me, it would be a bigger achievement than last year’s Grand Slam.