Wales have seen experienced players retire, key men pick up injuries, and largely poor form for over two years. What can we expect in 2024?
Dafydd Jenkins has been named Wales captain for the 2024 Six Nations, with the 21-year-old leading a group which contains five uncapped players.
Keelan Giles led the way as Ospreys fought back to beat Cardiff in their URC derby
Cardiff extended their impressive winning run over local rivals Dragons to 18 league games by handing out a Boxing Day 55-21 thrashing at a sold-out Arms Park.
Clinical Ulster secured a big victory against Racing 92 in the Champions Cup while Bath edged out Cardiff and holders La Rochelle lost again.
Henry Slade held his nerve as Exeter launched their Champions Cup campaign with a stunning 19-18 victory over Toulon.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has claimed had he known about Wales' issues, he would not have returned for a second spell in charge.
Wales' four regional teams can start offering their players new deals after an agreement was reached to introduce standard contracts.
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