The team Tandy has to pick to face Scots ...and the mistake he must put right

HERE has been very little to be positive about for Wales over the past fortnight following two heavy defeats in the opening two rounds of the Six Nations.

- STEFFAN THOMAS

Leicester Tigers' Tommy Reffell was left out of Steve Tandy's Six Nations squad

Things don't get much easier for Wales, who welcome a Scotland side that put in a sensational performance to down England at Murrayfield last weekend.

It remains to be seen whether Steve Tandy deems it necessary to make wholesale changes or just tinker with the side.

believes there are improvements that can be made as he selects the side he'd like to see take the field on Saturday.

There are six new starters and one positional switch

15. LOUIS REES-ZAMMIT

One of the first names on the team sheet. Rees-Zammit has looked threatening in a team operating on the back foot.

The more touches of the ball he gets the better.

14. ELLIS MEE

One of Wales' better players in the heavy defeat to France. Mee competed well in the air and did as well as could be expected against the phenomenal Louis Bielle-Biarrey.

His break in the first-half led to Wales' only try but he will have his hands full again against the likes of Kyle Steyn and a Scotland backline that ripped England to shreds.

13. OWEN WATKIN

Wales' defence has been appalling over the past few months, with 42 tries and 302 points conceded over the last six games.

It would make sense to bring Ospreys man Watkin into the side because he is the best defensive centre in Wales.

Wales have to find a way of solidifying the defence or they'll be on the end of another heavy defeat. It's as simple as that.

12. EDDIE JAMES

The powerful Scarlets centre's performance against France was a step in the right direction. James carried strongly in the second-half and did well in defence.

There's an argument Wales can't afford the luxury of a ball-playing 12 and should revert to someone whose primary strength is getting over the gainline.

James would be the right man for this task.