article_snippet: the Italian skipper thinks the Italian skipper side's opening 15 minutes against Ireland was their best display since 2008 .
article_snippet: But Gatland's side are building momentum and, if results over the last two years are Howley, Gatland's side will be confident of ending the 34-year wait in the Italian capital.
article_snippet: The famous victory over England clinched the title for Wales, but Howley believes winning this year's championship would be an even sweeter feeling than two years ago. '
article_snippet: It would beat this year,' said Howley. '
article_snippet: Losing to England at home was hugely disappointing and I think Sam Warburton hit the nail on the head.
article_snippet: To beat Ireland third in the world was fantastic and the defence in the second half was huge.
article_snippet: The first 15 minutes before Samson [Lee] got injured was best start we have made since 2008.'
article_snippet: With the race in for the title being so tight, Gatland has played down the psychological World Cup significance of finishing on top.
article_snippet: I had a knock back in the summer, then the autumn, and again in the Six Nations - so it wasn't premature.