Wales' backroom team under pressure as Stephen Jones faces questions over 'inexcusable' decline

Wales' backroom team under pressure as Stephen Jones faces questions over 'inexcusable' decline. When Clive Woodward coached England he tried to cover all bases. His back-up team included a visual awareness coach. In 1987, Wales had the visual aware side covered only in the sense that head coach Tony Gray wore glasses. Woodward's back up team also included goal-kicking guru Dave Alred, Simon Hardy, Phil Larder, Brian Ashton and Andy Robinson.

Stephen Jones was appointed as attack coach for Wales in 2019. He was the coach who guided Scarlets to the PRO12 title in 2017. Wales have scored only eight tries in the Six Nations this season. They have also had few attacking opportunities. France has the fastest rugby speed in this championship. France spent less than two seconds in attacking rucks against England. Ireland scored 24 tries with 18 assists, France 17 maximums and 15 assists. England spent just 46 seconds inside the opposition's 22 against Italy. The visitors spent seven minutes and 29 seconds. It was less for France than for England, who spent 7 minutes 29 secs.

Wales' kicking has been very good. They didn't take many penalties against Ireland, England and Italy. Jenkins is a coach who finishes the tournament more in credit than not. Stephen Jones is under pressure as he faces questions over his team's decline. He is also under fire for his coaching staff's performance. Wales' kick-chase was poor against Italy last weekend.

Gareth Williams is assistant coach, breakdown. Paul O'Connell advised Warren Gatland's Lions team to be the best at everything that requires no talent.

Wales lost to Italy. Several breakdowns went wrong against the Italians. Josh Navid won three turnovers. Brian O'Driscoll was a jackaller. Wales need players from every department chipping in at the breakdown. Stephen Jones' backroom team under pressure. He faces questions over 'inexcusable' decline. The coach is under fire.

Wales have lost the leadership of Jake Ball and Justin Tipuric. They have also lost discipline at the breakdown. Wales conceded too many penalties against England.

Wales have had a good campaign with some positives. Tomas Francis had fine campaign, not conceding a single penalty. Gareth Thomas and Wyn Jones have banged in decent setpiece efforts. Adam Beard has called and Will Rowlands has pinched more lineouts than anyone else in the competition. The driving maul has been useful, with a couple of tries resulting. Wales don't have enough forwards who carry the ball. Ellis Genge has carried the football more times than Antoine Dupont. Ryan Elias and Dewi Lake have also had good tournaments. Taulupe Faletau remains imperious.

Wales made 766 tackles in the tournament, more than any other team except Italy. They also made 30 dominant hits. Owen Watkin made four dominant tackles. Wales conceded four tries in total during the whole tournament. They had their line crossed just four times.