and we find out about an unusual form of preparation for the welsh rugby union captain alun wynjones.ays it will be great for england's cricketers to have a new voice with a new drive and new ideas. cook has been speaking for the first time since stepping down as england test captain. he told our sports correspondentjoe wilson he could no longer give his all to the role. every captain knows the ultimate direction. it's when, not if, the end comes. alastair cook told me he was managing his emotions. well, list the responsibilities he is now leaving behind. a test match cricket captain doesn'tjust toss the coin, he must be an on field tactician, a team diplomat, media politician, and in the case of alastair cook, the most dependable batsman. so i wondered if overall, he was just relieved to give it all up. i do not know if relief is the right word, to be honest it is really hard to sum it up. there'sjust something in me which knows that this job is 100% or nothing. and looking in the mirror knowing i could not do it was tough. but, you know, i have been very proud of what i have achieve

and we find out why wales rugby union captain alun wynjones is the toast of town.g, plenty to come, including tennis and formula 1 news but we start with alastair cook. he has been making the headlines this week. he says it will be great for england‘s cricketers to have ‘a new voice‘, with a ‘new drive‘ and ‘new ideas‘. cook‘s been speaking for the first time since stepping down as england‘s test captain. our sports correspondent joe wilson spent some time with him earlier today. every captain knows the ultimate direction, it is when, not if the end comes. alastair cook told me he was managing his emotions but lists the response abilities he‘s leaving behind. he doesn‘tjust toss the coin, he must be the on field tactician, diplomat, media politician and in kirke‘s case, the team‘s most dependable batsman. i wondered if he was relieved to give it up. i don't know if i'm relieved, something in me knows that thisjob is 100% or nothing. looking in the mirror, knowing i couldn‘t do it was tough. but i‘ve been very proud of what i‘ve achieved, a lot of people to thank an

several former british and irish lions captains have backed wales skipper alun wynjones to lead the tour final test win in australia four years ago but has only recently been appointed wales captain on a full time basis. wales beat italy in their first match in this years six nations tournament. they lost narrowly to england last weekend. the front runner has to be alun wyn jones. the captain of the lions before in the final game in 2013. he is respected in new zealand. you have to anticipate that he is going to bea have to anticipate that he is going to be a test starter. certainly will be in my team. i think alun wyn jones played rebel on saturday. experienced player. he has been out there before. playing pretty well. we will see. the main thing is that whoever gets and whoever does it, it is the whole group. it is the senior players particularly that group that come together and get behind and drive the thing. you need everyone on site. getting the right man to lead the lions is a long way to go before facing the all blacks in that first test and there is a lot of training sessions to

wales are vastly experienced, even their new captain alun wynjones has over 100 caps.his year's six nations. for the first time bonus points are available in the tournament as a reward for try scoring and attacking play. but, fundamentally, rugby remains a contact sport. england's captain is just back from suspension. dylan hartley was sent off for this. and rugby is promising more red cards for dangerous tackles. if you want to win games of rugby you have to be right on the edge. you have to be confrontational, physical, because that's the abc's of rugby, is being physical, isn't it? so... yeah. look, we prepare well and, yeah. have you had to learn about where that line is, dylan, more than other players, do you think? no, i think we're always learning. if you're regarding the recent ban i had. player safety is paramount, so as players we have to change. rugby knows its image is crucial. but the six nations is defined by tradition as much as change. so cue seven weeks of sporting folk music. # coming forth to carry me home #. joe wilson, bbc news. meanwhile the women

when you have alun wynjones, he was captain of the british lions as well, he was a natural fit for thetish lions as well, he was a naturalfit for him the british lions as well, he was a natural fit for him to take over. i think the time is right. sam did a wonderfuljob. alun wyn think the time is right. sam did a wonderful job. alun wyn jones started well last week and hopefully he can continue in that vein. he could be the lions captain again. on sunday it is france against scotland. so let's catch up with all the team news from our reporters with the home nations. nial foster is in rome with the ireland camp as they look to get their campaign back on track against italy. it was a captain's run with a difference for ireland as no captain was in attendance here. rory best, who often leads from the front for ireland was back in his hotel room nursing a stomach bug. but the irish camp are confident the 34—year—old will be fit and raring to go against italy tomorrow. i think there is a lwa ys italy tomorrow. i think there is always things that crop up in the course of a week. i think how

table on points difference at the moment but ahead of a crucial match against england, captain alun wynjones has been preparing a little differently. he's been pulling pints of ale wyn, which is being served in pubs around wales in his honour. his side have a tight turnaround to prepare for that england game on saturday — they have some injury concerns and only six days to recover. we could make a big fuss and say it's going to make the difference but that would be an excuse. as domestic teams and regions we do that quite often, short turnarounds with more games. it's something you have to deal with. it is an added intensity, physicality at international level but we experience it in the season and we've just got to get on with it. that's all from sportsday. you can get more on the website, good night. we're going to be looking at the papers shortly but i wanted to bring you some breaking news, we are hearing from the afp news agency that a strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near the coast of pakistan. quoting the us geological survey, it is a shallow quake, striking at three minutes

and we find out why wales rugby union captain alun wynjones is the toast of town. good evening.w voice, with a new drive and new ideas. cook has been speaking for the first time since stepping down as england's test captain. 0ur sports correspondent joe wilson spent some time with him earlier today. every captain knows the ultimate direction. it is when and not if the end will come. alastair cook told me he was managing his emotions, but less the responsibilities he is now leaving behind. a cricket test captain doesn't just toss leaving behind. a cricket test captain doesn'tjust toss the coin. he must be in on the politician, at tea m he must be in on the politician, at team diplomat, a media politician, and in his case the team's most dependable batsman. i wonder if overall cook was just relieved to give it all up. i don't know if relief was the right word. to be honest it is really hard to sum it up honest it is really hard to sum it up but there is something in me that knows that this job is 100% or nothing, and looking in that mirror and knowing i couldn't do it for them was

yes, but in cardiff it's named after the welsh captain, alun wynjones, you see.ly we can share it in a positive manner. i think we're very fortunate to have a stadium that is suitable or apt for the occasion. we've experienced lights, fire, music. england'sjones, eddie, now expects what he calls "shenanigans". what are the shenanigans you're prepared for? oh, i don't know, but, you know, they're a cunning lot, the welsh, aren't they? you know, they always have been. you know, they've got goats, they've got daffodils, they've got everything. so who knows, who knows? well, mischievous friendly rivalry, that's what the six nations should be about. it is an outlet for passion and that's exactly why england have decided that here in cardiff the roof should be open for the game, allowing all that welsh noise to escape into the sky. well, everyone in professional sport is trying to find an edge. gareth southgate — yes, the england football manager — was at rugby training this week, seeking a different perspective. was that handball? well, england fly—half george ford fi

wales are vastly experienced, even their new captain alun wynjones has over 100 caps. nations. for the first time bonus points are available in the tournament as a reward for try scoring and attacking play. but, fundamentally, rugby remains a contact sport. england's captain is just back from suspension. dylan hartley was sent off for this. and rugby is promising more red cards for dangerous tackles. if you want to win games of rugby you have to be right on the edge. you have to be confrontational, physical, because that's the abc's of rugby, is being physical, isn't it? so... yeah. look, we prepare well and, yeah... have you had to learn about where that line is, dylan, more than other players, do you think? no, i think we're always learning. if you're regarding the recent ban i had. player safety is paramount, so as players we have to change. rugby knows its image is crucial. but the six nations is defined by tradition as much as change. so cue seven weeks of sporting folk music. # coming forth to carry me home #. joe wilson, bbc news. the band credited with inventin

alun wynjones will lead the side out for the first time since being named permanent captain, so doesngs any extra pressure? hopefully not too different, if it was, i probably shouldn't be captain. the job on the park comes first, the captaincy obviously adds to that and hopefully there is a bit of experience i can lean on to help other people. that is pretty much it. the final game of the opening weekend takes place in rome in about half an hour's time when italy face wales. it gets underway at 2pm with commentary on 5live and highlights later on bbc2. great britain take a 2—1 lead into day 3 of their davis cup tie against canada later after winning yesterday's doubles. jamie murray and dom inglot beat daniel nestor and vasek pospisil in four sets in ottawa. dan evans could also clinch a tie in the first singles rubber of this afternoon. the winners face france in the quarter—finals. ian stannard won the final stage of cycling sun tour in australia, claiming a third stage win for team sky this week down under stannard was part of the breakaway group that led for the majority of the 1

wales are vastly experienced, even their new captain alun wynjones has over 100 caps. is something new for everybody at this year's six nations. for the first time bonus points are available in the tournament as a reward for try scoring and attacking play. but, fundamentally, rugby remains a contact sport. england's captain is just back from suspension. dylan hartley was sent off for this. and rugby is promising more red cards for dangerous tackles. if you want to win games of rugby you have to be right on the edge. you have to be confrontational, physical, because that's the abc's of rugby, is being physical, isn't it? so... yeah. look, we prepare well and, yeah. have you had to learn about where that line is, dylan, more than other players, do you think? no, i think we're always learning. if you're regarding the recent ban i had. player safety is paramount, so as players we have to change. rugby knows its image is crucial. but the six nations is defined by tradition as much as change. so cue seven weeks of sporting folk music. # coming forth to carry me home #. joe w

wales are vastly experienced, even their new captain alun wynjones has over 100 caps.ints are available in the tournament as a reward for try scoring and attacking play. but fundamentally, rugby remains a contact sport. england's captain hasn't played since december. dylan hartley's been suspended, sent off for this. and referees will show more red cards to get rid of this kind of dangerous play. i wondered how hartley would adapt. if you want to win games of rugby you have to be right on the edge. you have to be confrontational, physical, because that's the abc's of rugby, is being physical isn't it? so... yeah. look, we prepare well and, yeah. have you had to learn about where that line is, dylan, more than other players, do you think? no, i think we're always learning. if you're regarding the recent ban i had. player safety is paramount, so as players we have to change. laser beams and innovation, rugby knows its image is crucial but the six nations is defined by tradition as much as change. so cue seven weeks of sporting folk music. # coming forth to carry me home

yes, but in cardiff it's named after the welsh captain, alun wynjones, you see.hat, hopefully we can share it in a positive manner. i think we're very fortunate to have a stadium that is suitable or apt for the occasion. we've experienced lights, fire, music. england'sjones, eddie, now expects what he calls shenanigans. what are the shenanigans you're prepared for? oh, i don't know, but, you know, they're a cunning lot, the welsh, aren't they? you know, they always have the... you know, they've got goats, they've got daffodils, they've got everything. so who knows, who knows? well, mischievous friendly rivalry, that's what the 6 nations should be about. it is an outlet for passion and that's exactly why england have decided that here in cardiff the roof should be open for the game, allowing all that welsh noise to escape into the sky. well, everyone in professional sport is trying to find an edge. gareth southgate — yes, the england football manager — was at rugby training this week, seeking a different perspective. was that handball? well, england fly—half georg

yes, but in cardiff, it's named after the welsh captain — alun wynjones, you see.e it in a positive manner. we are very fortunate to have a stadium that is suitable and adds to the occasion. cardiff stage—manages sensationally — lights, fire, music. england's eddie jones suggests he is preparing for what he calls shenanigans. what are the shenanigans you are prepared for? oh, i don't know, but they are a cunning lot, the welsh, aren't they? they always have been. they've got goats, daffodils, they got everything. who knows? mischievous, friendly rivalry, that's what the six nations should be about. it is an outlet for passion, and that's exactly why england have decided that here in cardiff, the roof should be open for the game. allowing all that welsh noise to escape into the sky. everyone in professional sport is trying to find an edge. that's gareth southgate at england training this week, as in the england football manager. was that handball? fresh ideas are always being sought in sport. fresh faces too, like england fly—half george ford. he took a break from t

alun wynjones will lead the side out for the first time since being named permanent captain, so doesad in the past that can help people. that‘s pretty much it. there‘s no change at the top of the premier league — chelsea are still nine points clear after beating arsenal 3—1. at the bottom of the table there were impressive wins for both hull city and sunderland. as ben croucher reports. the premier league plaudits reserved from one team in west london. chelsea continue to cry catch us if you can. after defeat against arsenal earlier in the season chelsea were keen to prove they‘re the dominant force in english football. the force of marcos alonso angered arsenal‘s manager. their defending won‘t have pleased him either. 3—1, another home win, a familiar feeling for chelsea fans. arsenal‘s season from one fan‘s reaction feels familiar also. chelsea went 12 points clear. that is until tottenham hosted middlesborough. a harry kane penalty was enough to close the gap to nine. handsha kes all round. heads scratch for liverpool. still winless in the league this year after a 2—0 defeat at st

wales are vastly experienced, even then the captain alun wynjones has one over 100 caps.ent. as a reward for try scoring and attacking play, but fundamentally, rugby remains a contact sport. england's captain hasn't played since december, dylan hartley has been suspended centile for this. referees will show more red cards to get rid of this kind of play. i wondered how he would adapt? if you want to win games of rugby you have to be on the edge, confrontationaland games of rugby you have to be on the edge, confrontational and physical, thatis edge, confrontational and physical, that is the abc of rugby, being physical. have you had to learn about where that line is more than other players? i don't think so. we are always learning. if you regard the recent ban i had, player safety is paramount so we have to change as players. laser beams and innovation, by players. laser beams and innovation, rugby knows it image is crucial but six nations is defined by tradition as much as it is change. the stoke city manager mark hughes says he says no reason to take off saido berahino,

captain alun wynjones will lead the side in rome. and that is all the sport for now.hn smythe is accused of a series of allegations of abuse of boys at a summer camp. i obviously didn't know that he was abusing people in any way at all. yes, on the assumption that if he has committed criminal offences of course he should face prosecution. what else should he face? and what do you say to the victims? what i said yesterday — it is terrible they were treated like this, they have been greviously and deeply let down. it is not their responsibility in any way at all. a lot of victims and survivors of abuse have this nagging sense that somehow theirfault. quite the reverse. the most terrible things were done to them and it was a terrible shame and a disgrace this was done to them. australia's prime minister, has denied president trump hung up on him during a fiery telephone conversation over a refugee resettlement deal. mr trump has described the current deal as "dumb" on twitter. the arrangement allows vulnerable asylum seekers held in offshore detention centres in australi