JPR Williams: Six months ago, I had England as odds-on favourites to beat Wales... not now

Llansannor Lodge has been home to JPR Williams and his family for nearly 40 years. J PR won or shared eight Five Nations Championships, three Grand Slams and six Triple Crowns during his rugby career. Warren Gatland's Wales take on Stuart Lancaster's England in the opening match of the 2015 Five Nines on Friday at the Millennium Stadium. Last time the two nations met in Cardiff, England were caned 30-3 under a roof echoing passionate Welsh support. England closed the roof in 2013. It was a mistake. The atmosphere at Millennium is better now. If England are sensible, they will keep the stadium roof open.

England are favourites to beat Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Friday. JPR Williams is critical of the amount of training in the professional game. He thinks there is too much of a gym culture in rugby. The last time the two nations met in Cardiff, England were beaten 30-3. He dislikes foreign coaches being in charge of national teams. Rugby is in danger of going downhill with Sevens coming into the Olympics. World Rugby should look at making the offside law more entertaining. It is very serious. There are many injuries in 15-a-side rugby due to collisions. Seven's is fantastic. and the smaller teams can compete with the bigger teams, but it's easy to watch.