Wales have come smiling through a whirlwind

Covering the Wales rugby side is never dull, but the start of the team’s World Cup campaign in Japan saw them breach already lofty standards of controversy.

Warren Gatland’s side landed in Japan on Thursday, September 12 and their first week saw 15,000 delirious fans watch them train in Kitakyushu before the alleged betting scandal surrounding attack coach Rob Howley exploded into life. Howley was promptly sent home pending an investigation.