Warren Gatland has admitted Wales are in a bit of a hole as they bid to bounce back following successive heavy defeats in their opening two Six Nations matches.
Finn Russell ran the show as Scotland blitzed Wales 35-7 at Murrayfield to kick off their Six Nations campaign with back-to-back victories for the first time.
Ireland underlined their status as the world's top team and Six Nations title favourites by brushing aside Wales 34-10 in Cardiff.
Fullback Leigh Halfpenny has been ruled out of Wales' Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday.
Steve Phillips has resigned as chief executive officer of the Welsh Rugby Union amid allegations of a "toxic culture" at the organisation.
Steve Phillips has resigned as chief executive officer of the Welsh Rugby Union amid allegations of a "toxic culture" at the organisation.