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RR1972
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would the wru want their 3 front line centres at the one region? pros and cons (all 3 get a rest but then again at least 1 misses out on the big games) The other issue is all 3 are away with team wales at the same time Then again will parkes be part of team wales after the next 12 months, top player and top bloke but his body looks to be giving up on him and injuries/ pace could be an issue |
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Sosban89
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That's a bit depressing and naiveif they really think AWJ at 35 will be the best option at 2nd row than any other prospects over the next 4 years for wales.
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GPR - Rochester
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Can't see AWJ at the next World Cup - he will have a real go at making captain for the S.Africa Lions and then he'll retire.
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turkishrebel
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agree GPR, its lions and I am sure finished then. we have to remember that both foxey and hadleigh are now in their 30's and both have not got long left in their careers. if Tompkins becomes available we would be stupid not to go for him, guy is quality
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Dic Penderyn
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Yes we can go for Tompkins.We can just as easily start picking Baldwin.
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Ffidel Bennett
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Yes, give Baldin a good run at 13 before splashing out on another 13 who has no connection with the region. Looking a little further into the future I'm more worried about the pack, particularly the tight forwards. We always seem to produce loose forwards and hookers, but recently Scarlets U18 have been hammered by Blues U18 as were Coleg Sir Gar by Coleg y Cymoedd, both apparently due to the backs having very little ball. Now we should still have Wyn and Rob (when not with Wales and injury free) for a few more years, as goes for Tex, Lousi and Ball, but I believe, that our main recruitment drive should be centred on an additional top class tighthead and a ball carrying second row.
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PE SA
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157cb
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We need to sign Tompkins,use Baldwin at 13 also,with Asquith,Steff Hughes and youngsters in Osian Knott and Joe Roberts, we then have core of far younger options. With Foxy and Parkes in there 30s now there limited availability is a worry ,with increasing injuries and International calls . We need to bring in a quality experienced tight head .With regard our tight five forwards,we have the following all under 21,props Kemsley Mathias ,O, Connor Brothers,hookers Dom Booth,Morgan Macrae and locks Morgan Jones and Jac Price .
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miaow
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Parkes and Foxy - both don't have much more than 1 more season in them for Wales in my view. Tompkins will probably go to the Ospreys before us, though. We're still well stocked at centre, even if we don't have the right balance. Can see Parkes and Foxy playing for us until 2023 - not much room for Tompkins to fit in during that time given Steff Hughes, Baldwin, and the fact we probably want to keep Asquith around long term.
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PE SA
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miaow
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Lane's an out and out winger for me. Not sure we can consider Scott a Welsh international anymore given he's missed out on, what, the last 3 full Wales camps if you exclude the warm up games? Would love for him to come back but in spite of him only just turning 29. looks like he might retire at a similar time to Parkes and Foxy at this stage. He's 'fit', yet he's not been selected over Owen Williams. Ospreys looking most likely I think. Watkin 12/13 Tompkins 12/13, versatile, depends where they go. Or, Haloholo 12, Tompkins 13. Can't see Tompkins moving for next season from the European and English champions - where he isn't starting games when everyones available - to sit outside the matchday 23 at the Scarlets. He'll move where he can start straight away, and that's not the Scarlets this season/next season. Unless we get rid of Parkes. |
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scarletnut
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I still wake up late at night and think of what might have been when tim stimpson hit that jammy penalty1
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diego6754
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I would just like to see Cory given a run at 13 with Steff at 12 through the six nations see where we go from there.
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Sosban bach
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I’d take Tompkins over Parkes tbh 2 ageing centres passed their best now I think.
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Sosban bach
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Yep that’s the pairing I want too
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GPR - Rochester
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The problem with waiting to see how Asquith, Steff & hopefully Baldwin get on is that now is the time to get your squad together for next season. Guys like Carre & Tompkins are in very unusual circumstances where their current employers may well welcome enquiries for them despite their having a few years left on their contracts. Now is the time to strike particularly if Tompkins gets capped.
As for his chances of getting gametime for us I would not think that a problem. He and Baldwin would make a very good pairing & Hadleigh/Foxy will be able to get plenty of rest/recuperation. Sadly Scott, whilst fit, is not it seems as fit as he would like. He has problems with recurring back pain which could be linked to his hamstring issues. I hope he can regain that ability to go flat out week after week as he has been one of the best centres I have had the pleasure to watch at PYS.
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