Jenkins: Actions must speak louder than words

Senior statesman Gethin Jenkins has backed reigning RBS 6 Nations champions Wales to recover from their Dublin debacle and retrieve a campaign that is hovering on the brink.

Victory over unbeaten Millennium Stadium visitors France tonight would put Wales back in the title mix and revive hopes of achieving Six Nations silverware for an unprecedented third successive season.

This week’s build-up has been dominated by Wales coach Warren Gatland delivering a no-nonsense reminder to his players about the standards required.