Title on the horizon for Wales

CARDIFF: The pressurised atmosphere of Wales’ Six Nations decider against Ireland in Cardiff tomorrow provides the perfect opportunity for players to prove their World Cup credentials, according to number eight Ross Moriarty.

Victory will seal a Welsh Grand Slam and the Six Nations title for the first time since 2013.

It could also guide coach Warren Gatland’s team selection for the global showpiece tournament in Japan starting in September.

“For every game at international level, you know that you can’t slip up,” Moriarty told the Welsh Rugby Union website (www.wru.wales) on Wednesday.

“I say to myself every time that we go into a game that I am fighting for my spot. One mistake could mean I am out, and nobody wants that.”

Ireland are the defending Six Nations champions and could yet retain their crown if they win and Scotland grab a surprise victory over England at Twickenham this weekend.

Yet with Wales on a 13-game unbeaten run and growing in momentum over the past 12 months, Moriarty says they are determined not to fail at the final hurdle.

“This is my first opportunity of doing this (winning the Six Nations) and it’s what we set out to do at the beginning,” he said.

“Apart from winning a World Cup it is the biggest thing for anyone in the northern hemisphere, so I’d be really happy to achieve one.”