If the unthinkable should happen and Wales fail to beat Tonga at the Millennium Stadium (k.o. 4 p.m.), Graham Henry will surely follow David Young, who has retired. The New Zealander is the scapegoat for the side's failings.

Henry, however, now has a friendly face in fellow New Zealander, the former Canterbury coach Steve Hansen, who arrived a week ago to begin a stint as forwards coach, and a new captain in Scott Quinnell.

Henry has rung the changes in his pack, which came off worst against Argentina in the 30-16 defeat. Newport's Ian Gough replaces Craig Quinnell at lock, Ebbw Vale's loosehead Iestyn Thomas steps in for Young, with Darren Morris switching to tight-head, while the 36-year-old Allan Bateman partners Iestyn Harris in the centre.

"The public have a right to be disappointed. But the players are up for it. I do not think anyone goes out to play badly for their country," said Henry.

This week Rob Howley, the Wales scrumhalf, spoke of a new dawn in Welsh rugby. Wales should win today, although Tonga would have beaten Wales A in midweek but for ill-discipline. If Wales lose, come dawn tomorrow their fans will wake up to their worst nightmare.