Wales claimed wins over the USA and Canada on their summer tour, scoring 137 points, conceding just six, and blooding seven new caps.Ex-Wales captain Gwyn Jones was highly impressed with Wales' two tour wins. "They were as professional and clinical as you will see in Test match rugby, in 10 years of professional rugby we've not put sides away like that," he said.
"The tour was productive in terms of developing the style of play and introducing new players to that level.
"Wales missed 11 Lions, but their game plan and philosophy remained. New players slotted in seamlessly - compare that to the Lions who look aimless."
Lions wing legend Ieuan Evans praised how Wales handled being favourites.
"Success brings its own pressure, but look at how the southern hemisphere countries dispatched lesser opposition - Wales have done the same," he said.
"Not to concede a try in the intense heat was some effort, the confidence is streaming through Mike Ruddock's team. "We've seen a new generation of young players coming through to put pressure on the established stars who now find that their places aren't guaranteed."
Wales' most-capped hooker Garin Jenkins was impressed by the determination and grit shown by the national side.
"The US didn't really threaten, but Canada did and our defence proved rock solid," Jenkins told BBC Sport.
"Wales had to fight in Toronto, but they were still able to get the ball into the wide channels - and there's no pacier back three in world rugby.
 Chris Czekaj was amongst the youngsters to impress on tour |
"They continued with the style that served them so well in the Six Nations, freeing the ball at the contact area." Ex-Wales and Lions scrum-half Robert Jones was pleased to see the rise of young talent in Mike Ruddock's side.
"The tour has been tremendous for developing youth and continuity in the style of play," Jones told BBC Sport.
"They've shown the tremendous depth in Welsh rugby. Attacking potential is clear, but the defence was also superb.
"To come to a place like Canada in particular, to score so many good tries and to contain the opposition is a feat not to be underestimated."
Ex-Wales captain and fly-half Jonathan Davies sees a very bright Wales future.
"The tour's been very successful in terms of the style of rugby and the youngster's coming through," he said.
"A year ago Matthew Jones was playing for Neath RFC in the Konica Minolta Cup final, now he's out there winning his first cap for Wales.
"If we can sort the Celtic League out for next year we'll have that structure to feed through from the Welsh Premier and we'll see a lot more young talent."