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I think the women may be the Welsh Flag bearers this weekend ....luckily we have invested in them LOL
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Originally posted by Fscarlet Fscarlet wrote:

Originally posted by gaffer gaffer wrote:

Depends what you want from Saturday. Damage limitation? Try to win??? Develop new players in the toughest of environments? Who knows what Gatland really wants.  

FWIW I'd go with - LRZ, Grady, North, Hawkins, Adams, Patchell, Webb, Falatau, Jac, Tips, Beard, AWJ, Francis, Ken, Thomas   subs: Parry, Wyn, Lewis, Jenkins, Reffell, Hardy, Biggar, Tomkins

Out of that 23, I'd say 12 or more aren't up to the job at international level. 


Grady on the wing?

Yes - he's pacy and would be less exposed (less pressure on him perhaps) there whilst gaining more international experience. It's a punt for sure (as is LRZ at FB) but hey whatever they do France are too strong for this squad. You could be totally defensive of course anf put Tips & Reffell in the centre...
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Originally posted by gaffer gaffer wrote:

Originally posted by Fscarlet Fscarlet wrote:

Originally posted by gaffer gaffer wrote:

Depends what you want from Saturday. Damage limitation? Try to win??? Develop new players in the toughest of environments? Who knows what Gatland really wants.  

FWIW I'd go with - LRZ, Grady, North, Hawkins, Adams, Patchell, Webb, Falatau, Jac, Tips, Beard, AWJ, Francis, Ken, Thomas   subs: Parry, Wyn, Lewis, Jenkins, Reffell, Hardy, Biggar, Tomkins

Out of that 23, I'd say 12 or more aren't up to the job at international level. 


I wouldn't fancy his chances against penaud 
 

Grady on the wing?

Yes - he's pacy and would be less exposed (less pressure on him perhaps) there whilst gaining more international experience. It's a punt for sure (as is LRZ at FB) but hey whatever they do France are too strong for this squad. You could be totally defensive of course anf put Tips & Reffell in the centre...

I wouldn't fancy his chances against penaud 


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Originally posted by gaffer gaffer wrote:

Originally posted by Fscarlet Fscarlet wrote:

Originally posted by gaffer gaffer wrote:

Depends what you want from Saturday. Damage limitation? Try to win??? Develop new players in the toughest of environments? Who knows what Gatland really wants.  

FWIW I'd go with - LRZ, Grady, North, Hawkins, Adams, Patchell, Webb, Falatau, Jac, Tips, Beard, AWJ, Francis, Ken, Thomas   subs: Parry, Wyn, Lewis, Jenkins, Reffell, Hardy, Biggar, Tomkins

Out of that 23, I'd say 12 or more aren't up to the job at international level. 


Grady on the wing?

Yes - he's pacy and would be less exposed (less pressure on him perhaps) there whilst gaining more international experience. It's a punt for sure (as is LRZ at FB) but hey whatever they do France are too strong for this squad. You could be totally defensive of course anf put Tips & Reffell in the centre...

But he is a centre, not a winger. Why do we have this obsession in Wales with moving player from their normal position?  
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Yes Fscarlet I agree. Having said that though I would like to see LRZ play at 15 going forward but he has played there for Gloucester. 
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Originally posted by GPR - Rochester GPR - Rochester wrote:

Yes Fscarlet I agree. Having said that though I would like to see LRZ play at 15 going forward but he has played there for Gloucester. 

100% agree, him coming into the line from FB could be devastating from an attacking point of view.
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Never mind the game where is this stag do taking plAce?
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Just been reading about the litter filled streets of Paris. Apparently the refuse personnel have been striking for over a week against proposed increases in pension age. Good luck to all who are travelling for the game - stay healthy!!!!!
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Originally posted by RR1972 RR1972 wrote:

Never mind the game where is this stag do taking plAce?

Bristol buddy!! 
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Hope Gatland sticks with his young centres if he is not going outside the squad. They will certainly be playing some part in Wales' future so selecting Tompkins because " he's busy" & North for experience is really just a fudge. Realistically this Welsh team have very little chance of victory but a decent performance, say defeat by less than 15, will give some hope.
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Thomkins is a good player but North hasn't been international class for at least the last 6 years 
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Originally posted by Fscarlet Fscarlet wrote:

Originally posted by RR1972 RR1972 wrote:

Never mind the game where is this stag do taking plAce?

Bristol buddy!! 
get down the marina end of town. Urban tiger worth a quick visitWink
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Originally posted by Oracle Oracle wrote:

Thomkins is a good player but North hasn't been international class for at least the last 6 years 

I agree Tompkins is better than the 12 and 13 currently playing who are not even average. 

I would suggest if they were Scarlet players and not from the amazing regions they play for the press and all bumf written about them would be completely different.  I can remember any Scarlet player making one mistake they would be chastised by one and all.

That's what happens when your a Scarlet player as different rules apply .....
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Originally posted by RR1972 RR1972 wrote:

Originally posted by Fscarlet Fscarlet wrote:

Originally posted by RR1972 RR1972 wrote:

Never mind the game where is this stag do taking plAce?

Bristol buddy!! 
get down the marina end of town. Urban tiger worth a quick visitWink

Cheers, think we're in a sports bar for the rugby then God knows but have added it to the group!
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Be careful wearing fancy dress etc in Bristol I was there last 6 nations for the Scotland V England game , we had a great time and was drinking with a load of Plymouth boys one of which was Henry Slades cousin. We watched the Rugby in BSB Waterside bar and had a really good day. For the day my mate was in full Welsh kit and everything was ok but around 6 - 7 pm he had to go to the hotel to get changed.
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Originally posted by Realwest Realwest wrote:

Be careful wearing fancy dress etc in Bristol I was there last 6 nations for the Scotland V England game , we had a great time and was drinking with a load of Plymouth boys one of which was Henry Slades cousin. We watched the Rugby in BSB Waterside bar and had a really good day. For the day my mate was in full Welsh kit and everything was ok but around 6 - 7 pm he had to go to the hotel to get changed.

Thanks for the tip, was thinking of wearing the Welsh top for the rugby & then chucking it in the hotel later before we go out like.
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