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dyniol53
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It would have been good, after Stevo had a bit of experience in Japan, then Sean Edwards stays on with Pivac to come in.
It would have been better continuity. Fundamentally this welsh side would be in a different place because they wouldn’t have had that disastrous first season with Heyward
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RR1972
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True but i can’t see edwards and pivac working. One is a hard nosed ultra professional, one is bit of a likely lad who likes a beer and a laugh. Not a good mix imo
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ladram
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I remain to be convinced that stevo brings anything special to the table.
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GPR - Rochester
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Edwards is a top coach with a winning mentality. Players respect him for his achievements firstly & his dedication to the team winning mentality. He is also a very straight but very fair communicator. Pivac, for me, has none of these characteristics. He appears to talk too freely about individual players which I don't think is acceptable.
If France win the 2023 World Cup Edwards will be a valuable commodity. I wouldn't bet against him returning to Cardiff as head coach replacing Pivac with Kevin Sinfield as his defence coach. Bring in Bomb as forwards coach & you start to have the makings of a decent coaching ticket.
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Wil Chips
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A mix of slightly odd reasonings seems to follow each team’s announcement…
Failed HIA selected in Francis.. Non failed HIA’s not selected in Tompkins ( who could understandably be left out after playing 80 mins 6 days earlier, but the management couldn’t really say that when they pick Biggar of course). Midfield selected is ‘ solid’ rather than offering any attacking flair, Halaholo clearly isn’t in the frame either. Gareth Thomas is the right call, albeit If there was a game to pick Wyn over him this would be it. Back row is a tombola really. 8 players in 4 games. I haven’t got a scooby on whether it will work,, but it’s where France have been outstanding in Alldritt and Woki. I share the view that we might struggle with France’s all round attacking game, and by picking a team to try and combat their strengths I think we’ve consigned ourselves to defeat. |
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Cofi
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I really hate the way Pivac talks about individual players I really don't like the way he chops and changes his teams, I dislike the way he panders to WOL to create clickbait, I 'm beginning to think he's not really a very nice man ,my opinion if him of course doesn't matter but if his personality manifests itself as one who has little respect for his players then rhat will always make him a mediocre coach.
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Gate12
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Whilst I appreciate that international rugby is predominantly about winning the next game with half an eye on the future the changes in the team from game to game must be leaving the players confused where they sit in the coaches eyes, if it was a form thing fair enough, but it's clearly not, it's all very muddled.
The age profile of the starting teams is interesting, France only have 1 player 30 or over (a prop) whereas Wales have 7, 6 of which are backs or back row. France have 5 players under 25, Wales have none. Agree with other views that it looks like we're trying to contain France which 99% of the time won't work, they're too clinical and dynamic. They'll kick plenty and move Wales around and when they do choose to go they're hard to live with, not ideal for an aging team to play against.
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GPR - Rochester
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Added to the age profile which you have pointed out Pivac insists that his cavalry would make a huge difference - he is referring to AWJ 35, Ken 35 & Halfpenny 33. The only player who is not available that would add to that team is North.
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Gate12
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And North would be replacing the youngest player in the team in Watkins!
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reesytheexile
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I recall all the outrage when North was tried at centre by Pivac and now it’s generally considered as a good coaching decision. Pivac does try new combinations and shows some open mindedness which is commendable. Let’s face it we have a very small chance of winning so let’s try Davies at 6 and how well it works as we need to develop depth especially up front. I am sure Saturday morning will be abuzz especially from our friends at Wales on line ! 🤨
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Gate12
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North first played centre for Wales in 2014.
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RR1972
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Wales are limping to the next world cup and we don’t seem to have a settled game plan or selection policy. Also we are going to need replace a huge number of the squad in the next 2 years , pivac is leaving a shambles for who ever follows him
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Mugwuffin
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Sean Edwards doesn’t like a beer and a laugh?
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ladram
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Great time to experiment against the form team in the world
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Wil Chips
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The muddled selection isn't really so much of a concern for me, the granular appreciation of selection/non selection of a player to the media however is....and it can fuel discontent in my view. I suppose Gatland was to other extreme, team sheet would be pinned to the board at lunchtime. You're either in or out. |
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NobbySosban
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There are a limited number of Test matches before RWC23, so it's probably sensible to mix things up a little rather than focus on the Best Side, game in, game out.
Some of the experimentation has been forced by injuries to the Old Guard, and some of it seems to be giving chances to quality players who have not yet nailed down their place of even position - Seb Davies & Owen Watkin fall into this bracket, for me, and they have a chance (maybe a final chance) to impress ahead of 3 summer Tests v the Boks & a final rehearsal in the '23 6Ns. Gareth Thomas given a chance to start also seems like RWC23 prep to me, starting LH against tournament favourites.. It's often said that, like Faletau, Navidi adds enormously to the team, so can understand why they've parachuted them both straight back in - Basham stood out for his carrying, but not for his ruck work, so he's (publicly) been sent away to work on this. Watkin & Fox look the wrong way round, but Jon is vital to D organisation, so perhaps they'll switch positions in attack, or play Left & Right. Friday evening in Cardiff, even with the roof open, should give our lads a boost - shame the stadium won't be full, by all accounts. Will watch with interest, rather than expectation.
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