If the most striking soundbite of the week was Wales captain Ken Owens calling Welsh rugby a "laughing stock” - what does that make World Rugby?
Of course, the immediate focus is on the civil war in the Welsh game and how close Wales came to boycotting today’s England clash. But look past the Six Nations to what should be the best World Cup yet, starting in 195 days.
For the first time ever the northern hemisphere boasts one and two in the rankings. South Africa are holders, New Zealand on the rise, England, Wales and Australia each have new coaching teams.
