Saturday will show that World Cup aspirations are only as strong as a side's reserves, according to Shaun Edwards in the Guardian.
"Remember the inquests after the autumn internationals a year ago? South Africa and New Zealand had cut swathes through European rugby and Wales were the only side to land a blow on a southern hemisphere opponent, Australia. Fast forward a year and things don't look so bad. Fast forward another 12 months and who knows?
"France, Wales, Ireland and Scotland all approach their final games of the autumn this weekend with an eye on the future, not looking over their shoulders. France, having beaten the world champions, South Africa, take on New Zealand, now ranked No1 in the world again. Ireland have the chance of making it a grim autumn for the Springboks, and Wales look to repeat that win of a year ago."
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