Six Nations | Group Stage
Feb 1, 2020 at 2.15pm UK
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Biggar talks up "out-and-out finisher" Josh Adams after hat-trick heroics
Josh Adams has now scored 10 tries in his last eight Tests, including two hat-tricks.
Feb 3, 12:25
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Wayne Pivac: 'Josh Adams one of world's best wingers'
The Cardiff Blues speedster became the first Wales player to score a Five/Six Nations hat-trick at home for over 50 years.
Feb 1, 19:12
The Match
Match Report
Josh Adams crossed for three tries in Cardiff.
Head to Head
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Form Guide
Build-up
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Wales vs. Italy: Talking points ahead of Six Nations opener
The defending champions get the tournament under way on Saturday.
Jan 31, 12:32
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Wayne Pivac happy with George North progress ahead of switch to centre
The Ospreys wing will make a fifth Test start in the midfield against Italy.
Jan 30, 19:24
![Wales' George North celebrates scoring their first try on August 17, 2019 Wales' George North celebrates scoring their first try on August 17, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
George North to start at centre for Wales' Six Nations opener
Italy are Saturday's opponents for Wayne Pivac's first Six Nations game in charge.
Jan 30, 13:28
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Jake Ball tips new Wales coach Wayne Pivac to thrive in international rugby
The Wales lock knows all about the new head coach's strengths.
Jan 29, 13:35