Six Nations latest build-up and updates as Warren Gatland’s side bid to end losing run - After 13 games without a win, is this the day that Welsh woe comes to an end?

Italy and Wales meet in a crunch Six Nations clash later today. While both sides tasted defeat in their first games last weekend, the Azzurri will surely feel more confident here. The Italians almost stages a brave comeback in Scotland last week and have momentum to take into today’s game.

WARREN GATLAND HAS dismissed the notion Wales are facing their biggest game for two decades against Italy on Saturday. Former Wales outside-half Dan Biggar described the Guinness Six Nations clash in Rome as Welsh rugby’s biggest game for the “last 15-20 years” after an opening 43-0 thrashing to France left Gatland’s side surveying a record-breaking 13th consecutive defeat.