2023-24 Squad

Potter decides on Quidditch in favour of the Aussie Dollar

Edited by Eastern outpost - 26 May 2023 at 7:17am

In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind.

Patchell has been linked with Saracens.

Replacement for Goode, I would imagine.

Eastern outpost wrote:

mr geraint wrote:

Replacement for Goode, I would imagine.

Goode has just signed on for another 2 years

That's not good for patchell LOL

GPR - Rochester wrote:

With the issues now surrounding London Irish does anyone know anything about a lock who is Welsh qualified by the name of Ed Scragg. 6'7" & 120 kgs +, 23 years of age????

Can’t help on that - great name for a combative lock.

I enquired about the salary for Coleman being mentioned as 900K a week or so back. If he is, the currency isn’t Sterling was the reply.

In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind.

GPR - Rochester wrote:

With the issues now surrounding London Irish does anyone know anything about a lock who is Welsh qualified by the name of Ed Scragg. 6'7" & 120 kgs +, 23 years of age????

A brief internet search,

Grew up in Wiltshire with a Welsh mother, got involved in the Welsh exiles programme, played various age grade rugby for Wales, Cardiff Met Uni and Dragons academy. Joined Cornish Pirates summer 2021 and LI summer 2022. He's clearly progressing and as he's approximately the same as our two young locks, may know them and played with them.

Having had a long, hard look at our squad two areas which I am concerned about outweigh other areas where, due to squad cutting, young back up players may well get their chances. The two areas of concern for me are 4 & 13.

A tight head lock has long been on our wish list & I hope that our South African forward coach will be able to offer some insight either through his time in Japan or more recently of course the Lions. At 13 we are leaf thin with only Joe Roberts who could be considered a front line 13. Foxy adds length to our options now at 12 with JBR, Ioan Lloyd, Scott & Eddie all good options. Foxy at 13 is a different proposition. Ioan & Steff have been used in that position but I would be nervous if it had to be for a run of games.

I am pretty sure that Scott has played at 13 to good effect over the years & I would be giving him a chance to back up Joe early doors as he is the most likely candidate, for me, to make a decent job of it if required. Certainly if and when Foxy does call it a day next season that is an area where we should be looking at doing business. It goes without saying that keeping our Tongans would be a major boost. Next season is Carwyn's chance to really break through & emulate what Kemsley & Joe have achieved this season. A good, strong run of performances could well see him push hard for a 6 nations spot as ball carrying No 8's are as rare as Ladram backing the right horse Cry

I think we should be alright at centre but am worried about 4. 8. and 10, where injuries and call-ups (or both if we are unlucky) would leave us very bare.