RUGBY fever is gripping Wales this weekend, as the annual Six Nations tournament begins today, with Wales taking on Italy in Cardiff.

Here we take a look back at some Wales' matches from the 1980s.

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Wales' Billy James and Mark Jones against Scotland at Murrayfield in 1987

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Wales v France in Cardiff in February 1984

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Wales v England at Cardiff Arms Park in 1981

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Newport full back Kerry Roberts tackled just short of the line during Scotland v Wales in 1987

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Wales v Ireland in March 1988

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Wales v France in Cardiff, February 1989

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Wales v England, March 1989

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Wales v France in Cardiff, February 1984