Warren Gatland's warning to Dwayne Peel that his decision to go to Sale Sharks could cost him Wales caps and subsequently a Lions tour place was alarming.

I chronicled my concerns about Gavin Henson on Wednesday, questioning whether he would be right physically or mentally for the South African game.

I have to confess, I am worried about Gavin Henson ahead of Wales' clash with South Africa on Saturday.

Call me the prophet of doom if you like - you wouldn't be the first - but I think at best we'll see two Welsh wins out of four this weekend, probably one though.

I'm going for three Welsh wins out of four in the Heineken Cup this weekend.

Crowd numbers in Welsh rugby are down, but the only surprise is that people are surprised.

Shane Williams' cameo at scrum-half in the Ospreys' EDF win against Harlequins raises the question of whether he might actually be employed there again.

To quote the great Fish farmer*

Oh for *$£@’s sake!

Ahhhh….

Friday nights were to be spent training with the Welsh touch squad.