Talking points: Defiant Wales show they are on the way back

After this spirited display, the Wales faithful will be back in force to help the team avoid a third successive wooden spoon.

Wales' Olly Cracknell (left) and Nicky Smith looking dejected after the final whistle. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Welcome Back Wales, the dragon that has learned to roar again 

Wales may have lost their 15th straight game in the Six Nations, defeated for the 25th time in 27 tests but it is far from the doom and gloom that those stats might suggest. There was heart and soul in much of their defensive work, intent too in their attack.