Contepomi: Wales can go far

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Contepomi, the Leinster fly-half, was impressed how Wales bounced back from a record 62-5 drubbing to England and a fortnight of stinging criticism.

"There has been a lot of criticism of the coach and the players but if I was a Welshman, I would sleep in peace," said Contepomi. "I think Wales will get to the quarter-finals and I wouldn't be surprised if they can go beyond that."

Contepomi also backed Wales prodigy James Hook to be a leading player on the world stage for the next decade.

Hook's tactical kicking was not at its best on Saturday but he impressed again with the ball in hand and made a scything break to set up Gareth Thomas' try.

Contepomi said: "James Hook is one of those players you don't see very often. He will be one of the best - if not the best - outside-halves in the next 10 years.

"He can run himself, he can tackle, he can kick and put people into gaps. He has everything."