WARREN GATLAND has backed Wales to show their development after an “incredibly challenging year” ahead of tomorrow’s squad announcement for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.

Wales will face Fiji, Australia and South Africa next month eager to end a nine-Test losing streak which is one defeat away from equalling the country’s worst run from between 2002 and 2003.

A summer tour of Australia, where they lost the Test series 2-0, ended with a much-needed 36-35 victory over Queensland Reds and Gatland, who will be without lock Dafydd Jenkins for the autumn fixtures, feels there are reasons to be cheerful.