They emphasise the fact that the Democrats need a clean sweep of six Senate seats (and must save an iffy seat in New Jersey) if they are to take over the upper chamber.

ECONOMIST: The Foley fallout is getting worse and worse

Despite a famous clean sweep in the Six Nations, Gatland warned that Wales cannot afford to rest on their laurels in South Africa where they have lost all six previous meetings on Springbok turf.

BBC: Gatland demands Springbok respect

Williams' stunning performances and clinical finishing were the driving force behind Wales' second Six Nations clean sweep in four seasons.

BBC: Profile: Shane Williams