1.   The Welsh manager, Robert Norster, was, of course, a superb lineout specialist who relied on a good technique cleverly utilised to confound taller opponents.

2.   Former Welsh manager Terry Yorath has dropped his legal action against the Football Association of Wales for unfair dismissal.

3.   But Welsh manager Geoff Evans maintined Jenkins -- the sixth Welsh player to be sent off in a test -- had been provoked.

4.   But Welsh manager Mike Nicholas had no doubts about the value of the two-match trip.

5.   There were doubts last season that the Deportivo coach, former Welsh international manager and Liverpool idol John Toshack, would be retained for this season.

6.   The Welsh manager has also apologised to Blake for any upset caused.

7.   Welsh manager Robert Norster, meanwhile, singled out the other flanker, Abdel Benazzi, as the major threat.

8.   Mike Smith is expected to carry on as Welsh manager -- for the next game at least.