41.   But its chances of success looked slim as a solid blocking minority, composed of states on both sides of the argument, emerged in opposition to the deal.

42.   But their chances of success looked slim as a solid blocking minority, composed of states on both sides of the argument, emerged in opposition to the deal.

43.   New Australian coach Alex Evans will be hoping to do for Wales what he has achieved at Cardiff but, with time so short, his chances look slim.