Italy's rugby union team captain Sergio Parisse (L) and head coach Jacques Brunel pose for a photograph during a media event to promote the forthcoming Six Nations tournament, at a sports club in London January 23, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Winning
LONDON (Reuters) - Finally putting one over one of the southern hemisphere's big guns in November has given head coach Warren Gatland belief that the cards are falling into place for Wales in World Cup year.
The often brooding New Zealander has made no secret that the global showpiece is when he wants his side to peak but regaining a Six Nations championship crown wrestled away by Ireland last year would be a first step.
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