By ROB COLE

Gareth Thomas says new-look Wales won’t be a soft touch up front when they take on Scotland in their Six Nations opener at Principality Stadium this weekend.
Gregor Townsend’s side are firm favourites to secure what would be a first win over Wales in Cardiff since 2002.
While many are writing off Wales when it comes to their title hopes, Ospreys prop Thomas stressed the squad will not back down from any battles over the coming weeks - starting with the challenge of the Scots.
“I can’t see a team coming up against us and thinking they’re going to have an easy day,” said Thomas,...