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Immediately after the France loss, another former Wales fly-half, Dan Biggar, described Saturday’s game against Italy as the “biggest match for the last 15-20 years”.<\/p>\n
It was a view which Gatland disagreed with on Thursday, though he added that Wales are “desperate to get a win”.<\/p>\n
Speaking to BBC Radio Wales on Friday, Biggar said he understood Gatland’s opinion, but reiterated the importance of the game.<\/p>\n
“Clearly a round-two game against Italy when you’re not competing for the title is on the face of it not as big as a World Cup semi-final,” said Biggar.<\/p>\n
“But the ramifications of not picking up a win tomorrow are huge with what’s to come and a tricky tour to Japan off the back of the Six Nations.<\/p>\n
“Some of these players have only played in the Welsh jersey for the last 10-12 matches and haven’t experienced victory.<\/p>\n
“It’s all about the ramifications of not winning on Saturday, rather than it being bigger than a Grand Slam decider.<\/p>\n
“If it doesn’t happen tomorrow it is tough to see where Wales’ next win comes from.”<\/p>\n
Biggar, who won 112 caps for Wales, said he believes the game against Italy is “a coin toss”.<\/p>\n
“I think tomorrow represents a really positive opportunity for this Welsh group to instil some much-needed positivity,” added Biggar.<\/p>\n
“Italy are ranked very similarly to Wales and struggled a little bit in the autumn.<\/p>\n
“It’s huge for both sides, and I’ve been saying all week that the game is absolutely a coin toss.<\/p>\n
“Wales need to make sure that they fall on the right side of the coin and bring some positivity back to Welsh rugby.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n