There's a school of thought Wales don't have the required strength in depth to compete with the best.
Whilst it is true they are short in more than one position, perhaps it's not quite as bad as some suggest. They could still boast a more than handy XV of Wales stars not even included in Warren Gatland's Rugby World Cup training camp of 50.
The likes of Rhys Patchell and forgotten Bristol Bears playmaker Callum Sheedy have proven they can hold their own at Test level, while the experienced Jonathan Davies, and the ineligible Joe Hawkins could form a strong midfield partnership.
