Wales are just six days out from the first Test match of their summer series and they couldn't have asked for a harder task than facing the world champions without a handful of key players. Welsh rugby is not in a good place at the moment and a first Six Nations Wooden Spoon for 21 years is a reflection of the state of the game underneath the national side. With so many influential players having walked away from Test rugby at the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup , Gatland had no other choice but to blood younger players in the harshest of environments during the Six Nations.
But there are some green shoots of recovery present which Wales can hang their hat on; not least the presence of some promising players emerging from the pathway, while they did play well in patches during the Six Nations. It goes without saying Gatland wants to win every Test match his side compete in, but considering this squad were at rock bottom after the Italy defeat in March what would actually constitute a successful summer for Wales? SIGN UP: Get the new exclusive Inside Welsh rugby newsletter for full insight into what's really going on around all the big issues. This special offer will get you full access for the entire year for just £10 instead of £40.
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