Wales Side to face France
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Topic: Wales Side to face France
Posted By: Fscarlet
Subject: Wales Side to face France
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 11:17am
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Wales: 15. Louis Rees-Zammit, 14. Josh Adams, 13. George North, 12. Nick Tompkins, 11. Rio Dyer, 10. Dan Biggar, 9. Rhys Webb, 1. Wyn Jones, 2. Ken Owens, 3. Tomas Francis, 4. Adam Beard, 5. Alun Wyn Jones, 6. Aaron Wainwright, 7. Justin Tipuric, 8. Taulupe Faletau. Replacements: 16. Bradley Roberts, 17. Gareth Thomas, 18. Dillon Lewis, 19. Dafydd Jenkins, 20. Tommy Reffell, 21. Tomos Williams, 22. Owen Williams, 23. Leigh Halfpenny. |
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Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 11:26am
| Interesting selection but it feels as if we have gone full circle regarding development ....Big defensive game needed from Wales with a side that's named |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 11:35am
It doesn't matter France last try against the English was a thing of beauty...they love to play running rugby should be applauded for playing real rugby. When was the last time we produced a flowing backline try. We are not ....we can't play, zombies where you know what each player will do...exception is LRZ who is excellent...the rest bloody hell. ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Oracle wrote:Posted By: gaffer
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 11:40am
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Damage limitation it is then. ------------- What's going on? |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 11:41am
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And interestingly if Ange Capuzzo had been playing they would have scored the searing breaks they had generated. We are far worse than most will admit, ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 11:53am
| But we shall win though |
Posted By: Fscarlet
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 11:55am
Skybet offering Wales at 10/1.
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Posted By: Why
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 1:10pm
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That selection is pathetic could be a record score in six nations ------------- She asks why i still can't answer. I guess its in the blood. |
Posted By: Fscarlet
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 1:16pm
Hes gone for damage limitation really, makes sense not throwing the young centres to the lions like.
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Posted By: Why
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 1:26pm
They are either good enough or they are not they, will learn nothing sitting in stands. Damage limitation cowardice I call it. ------------- She asks why i still can't answer. I guess its in the blood. |
Posted By: Fscarlet
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 1:33pm
Putting 2 rookie centres in against probably the best centre pairing in the 6 nations is silly.
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Posted By: Lincscarlet
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 1:40pm
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It’s a pretty uninspiring selection, although we knew it was coming when he refused to admit his original squad was wrong and call up fresh players during the tournament. Maybe France will think it’s such an easy game they won’t train or turn up ready. That’s my only hope for this weekend. Potentially we can limit them like last years 13-9 score, but there’s no chance we win this without an early red card for DuPont
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Posted By: insidehalf
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 2:05pm
| I think he's more concerned with damage limitation to his reputation than that of his young centres. |
Posted By: Why
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 3:09pm
So they good enough against England and Italy but but not against France. One of them good enough to play against the best side in world. if they not good enough or not ready they shouldn’t be there, obvious really. They need as much experience as possible in World Cup year. I personally don’t think they are the best centres in Wales far from it but if they are in squad pick them. George is so far off the pace he’s a shadow of former self. If Gatland want so stubborn he would be playing people from outside squad who are in better form. ------------- She asks why i still can't answer. I guess its in the blood. |
Posted By: roy munster
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 4:43pm
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More chopping and changing, fails again to select a fly half with talent flair and form- Patchell...Its damage limitation , no development at all...Biggar will kick to orders and we will waste possession and kick to the skies and learn absolutely nothing as usual Gats doesnt know what hes doing at 4,5, 6 and 7 and the centres....Dropping Jenkins at lock is depressing. No idea where Christ t has disappeared to, jack morgan must be wondering whats going on too hes been 8,6,7 dropped twice? The centres ? No one seems to have nailed the shirts down...I suspect scarlets have the best centres though, as usual.
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Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 5:21pm
Patchel is being saved along with the rest of our first squad for the world cup ....wake up people and get your Wales 2023 world rugby champion shirts 
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Posted By: greypower1
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 5:22pm
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I feel a bit sorry for Ken, he's taking the field as one of four Welsh captains who will all want to influence the referee (particularly AWJ and Biggar). ------------- Keep the faith |
Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 5:24pm
| Awj is the best in the world ..ken is to quiet and passive |
Posted By: greypower1
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 5:55pm
Ha Ha, bit like you then, quiet and passive ------------- Keep the faith |
Posted By: roy munster
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 6:07pm
ah the old double bluff eh? win the wooden spoon and pick the wrong team all 6 nations tactics...Lull our future opponents into complacency for a few years? Fail to develop the next generation for a decade, swap coaches 5 minutes before 6 nations and world cup..Disillusion all the players mid season with financial mismanagement...Then suddenly bang, play the right team, pay the wages and shock everyone and storm to world cup glory
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Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 6:27pm
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Your a very intuitive person
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Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 6:28pm
I'm miss understood
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Posted By: ladram
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 6:46pm
| Jac Morgan dropped again for being picked out of position Wot a tosser Gatland is. |
Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 7:54pm
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He's injured ankle injury ...#leaveunclewarrenalone
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Posted By: Milli
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 8:09pm
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Dont agree that this is damage limitations, as if you look at the stats, our midfield has been appalling in defence, and as good as Morgan in going forward, he also is an open door when it comes to defence. |
Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 8:31pm
| Jac Morgan is over rated in my view |
Posted By: Why
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 8:48pm
Gone downhill since leaving us no doubt ------------- She asks why i still can't answer. I guess its in the blood. |
Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 March 2023 at 9:16pm
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Your a man who knows his rugby
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Posted By: roy munster
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 1:58pm
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Were not quite as bad as this seasons results and performances have shown imo But the main problem has been off the field with the WRU mismanagement and the coaching selections too. IF the wru hadnt gone into meltdown and if it hadnt affected the players...That in turn would have helped a little bit. But weve also leaped from 1 coach back to the former coach and both were guilty of the most bizarre selection policies and gats has retreated back into siege mentality coaching too. Even if wed done all these things better, we'd probably be losing to the french but wed be a damn side more competitive. ------------- ROYMOND MUNTER MBE (FOR SERVICES TO THE COMBOVER) |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 2:34pm
Your being to kind Roy. We are dross. ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 2:34pm
It's the Jack in him...they are full of it Swansea Cockneys. ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 2:58pm
Won't happen gentlemen. Late last night I watched Slammed 70s. The one thing that stuck in my mind 3 Grand Slams 3 Triple crowns on the trot...unheard of, unknown territory. But crucially listening to the words of players and yes the press....there was one common theme. The team was full of genuine World class players, not pretend loved up stuff that's written about today's players desperately grabbing at anything that resembles flair and skill. And that's the point with this French team. They have at least 3 world class players, possibly 5 and players who are running to attain that status in the coming year or even years. This French team is special, really special with players not playing out of positions, like us and are specialists in their craft, they play rugby as its meant to be played and its brilliant to watch. And here's my point, I don't particularly like the French ...dont rate the Country or the people, I prefer Italy and the Italians and have had fantastic times in Italy...but not in France, perhaps its me..... but its my view, so I don't have any affinity towards the French at all. So my points are based on my love for running rugby, quick and skillful rugby. I love the way they play rugby and the style they want to win by ....and this French outfit for me will win the World Cup. Sport is cyclic and its our time accept rebuilding and finding future World class players, so until then enjoy a team that could emulate what we achieved with the best Welsh 15 ever. ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 3:46pm
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A black tie kind of day tomorrow for the match and prospects for Wales ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: roy munster
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 4:32pm
Oh we are dross of course and we may be in the wilderness longer than Moses, but I still think if wed applied more common sense and more imagination in our coaching and strategies wed at least be a tad bit better. As it stands , considering the money invested in this squad an these coaches , we're embarrassing really, incapable of playing any rugby and too scared to even try ------------- ROYMOND MUNTER MBE (FOR SERVICES TO THE COMBOVER) |
Posted By: roy munster
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 4:40pm
It is a majestic french team and we have the ignoble distinction of handing them the missing piece of their jigsaw on a platter, namely the worlds best defence coach. Edwards joining france was the alignment of the french rugby planets. He supplied everything that was missing, discipline, structure, desire, mental strength etc Now theyre the full package and they have the WRU to thank for their world class incompetence As for france v italy, it makes me laugh people always compare the 2 lol I would in general agree Italy is better though, Italy is an astonishing country with a bit of everything, beauty, sunshine culture and arts un-paralleled, it really has everything apart from frogs and snails lol ------------- ROYMOND MUNTER MBE (FOR SERVICES TO THE COMBOVER) |
Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 5:52pm
| I wonder what will happen tomorrow when cymru wins , how many negative loving people will say it was because France didn't play well , or France were off colour ..always them and never us....I await with baited breath |
Posted By: ladram
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 6:28pm
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How many will be in straight jackets
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Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 17 March 2023 at 6:52pm
Really 
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Posted By: GPR - Rochester
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 7:14am
Both France & Ireland are top quality teams. For me Ireland's main strength is their consistency of performance. France though have the higher ceiling. At times they are a delight on the eye playing rugby with such simplicity which oozes class and is worthy of Bennett in his prime. There is no greater compliment available to me. As for France, the land and people I do not share your view there Lofty. I have travelled quite extensively from North to South and have loved every minute. The history, traditions, food & wines of every region are a sheer joy.
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Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 7:30am
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France will probably try too hard to be the France that shamed England and not hit the same heights. Still win quite comfortably though. Not a Scooby Doo why you would change the centres and not get Christ etc play... (I mean that from a future point of view). |
Posted By: GPR - Rochester
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 8:04am
Smacks of Gatland being a little emotional which is a surprise. Farewell 6 nations selections for quite a few in my opinion.
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Posted By: totallybiasedscarlet
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 8:31am
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Predictions? I'm going with 38-10. ------------- "If it's on, we back our skills and our confidence ... We've got some great players, play a good brand and we enjoy doing it." Ken Owens |
Posted By: GPR - Rochester
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 8:38am
Sounds near the mark there TBS. If Wales can keep it to less than 15 I will be pleasantly surprised.
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 9:29am
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Lofty, you know what I’ll say about France and its people. Like many places, the more you get to know it and its people, the better it is. Had some great times in Italy, too, although speak only a few words, so limited. If we can keep it under 50 that would be something. Still struggling to see how we’ve improved under the new and expensively installed coaching regime. If my expectations are exceeded and we put in a performance that’s unrecognisable from recent fare, that’d be wonderful. ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 9:48am
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47 - 17. ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 9:52am
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According to one English pundit, France will put 70 points on the board today - source Steve James’s article in the Times. Pundit not named. Anyone know who? ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 10:14am
| NK expert perhaps |
Posted By: Legendinmybathroom
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 10:17am
| Well it won’t be Orders that’s for sure, cause with so many of his beloved Ospreys, Wales will push them all the way. |
Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 10:34am
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Deduction by elimination.. brilliant
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 11:28am
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Posted By: Why
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 1:06pm
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72-0 then the second half will start, disgraceful and pointless selection though I will still be supporting the team. ------------- She asks why i still can't answer. I guess its in the blood. |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 1:45pm
My learned friend just my thoughts on France when.ive been there....I also worked for a French company so now them well...perhaps it's me....in the same manner don't have any Jack friends too....get my drift.  ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 1:50pm
Lofty, you’ve been hacked. ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 2:11pm
I'm unhakable...... But a 42 tooth per inch hacksaw may do some damage  ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 2:12pm
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Weather looks tidy in France 🇫🇷 ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 2:39pm
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Here we jolly well go. ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: aber-fan
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 2:41pm
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I don't know what others think - no time to read thread, sorry - but I just hope we can do quite a bit better than England. hardly any chance of a win; keep them to 30 points - not bad; 20 or less - pretty good. 40+ - not great. But you never know. ------------- “You cannot reason a man out of what he never reasoned himself into.” (Jonathan Swift) |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 2:57pm
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7 - 7 good game ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: Llanelli1963
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:09pm
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:19pm
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Anyone recognise this level of performance in the first 30 mins? Nostalgic ------------- In a world where you can be anything – Be Kind. |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:24pm
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France tries are effortless ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: totallybiasedscarlet
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:25pm
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France opening up a gap now. Wales not able to maintain the intensity long enough. ------------- "If it's on, we back our skills and our confidence ... We've got some great players, play a good brand and we enjoy doing it." Ken Owens |
Posted By: EJPT
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:26pm
Crumbling a bit now. Not getting anything from them. Tompkins is a good runner havent seen him throw a decent pass though.
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Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:33pm
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Good first 10 we starved France of the ball....its the only way to take them on....when they have the ball they score.....they are reminding me of NZ ruthlessness and efficiency and the backs are ripping our backline up again.....North defence is MIA. ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: Grammar School Boy
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:35pm
His defence is suspect
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Posted By: ladram
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:44pm
Record stuck again
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Posted By: Llanelli1963
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:55pm
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Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:55pm
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Cricket score on way. ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: totallybiasedscarlet
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:57pm
I'm changing this to 55-7 ------------- "If it's on, we back our skills and our confidence ... We've got some great players, play a good brand and we enjoy doing it." Ken Owens |
Posted By: SA14
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 3:57pm
Hash tag 😂😂😂
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Posted By: totallybiasedscarlet
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:01pm
There we are then. ------------- "If it's on, we back our skills and our confidence ... We've got some great players, play a good brand and we enjoy doing it." Ken Owens |
Posted By: Antietam1
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:02pm
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Nice try Taffs. ------------- badabing badabook |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:02pm
I said Wales 17 I think ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: Llanelli1963
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:02pm
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Posted By: SA14
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:04pm
All dayer is it?
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Posted By: EJPT
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:05pm
| Well worked try. Lacking line speed in defence and someone to directly carry the ball up the middle. |
Posted By: totallybiasedscarlet
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:05pm
Just want to see some blood and thunder from Wales here. ------------- "If it's on, we back our skills and our confidence ... We've got some great players, play a good brand and we enjoy doing it." Ken Owens |
Posted By: totallybiasedscarlet
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:05pm
 ------------- "If it's on, we back our skills and our confidence ... We've got some great players, play a good brand and we enjoy doing it." Ken Owens |
Posted By: Llanelli1963
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:06pm
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Posted By: gaffer
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:06pm
I think you're taking all this a little too far. If, as you say, everyone is wrong and it winds you up why not give it a rest? Try Gwlad. They'd love you there. ------------- What's going on? |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:08pm
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Adam Beard is useless. ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: Llanelli1963
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:09pm
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Posted By: EJPT
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:13pm
Yeah i’d like to see rowlands and jenkins together. Wainwright carrying really well. There is still plenty of prospects in Wales. Need a national team reset post world cup.
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Posted By: John
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:13pm
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34-21 now and Oracle's back in the game
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Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:13pm
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Good try Tomos Williams who has actually done more than Webb ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: SA14
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:19pm
| Is Josh Adam's haircut based on a toilet brush in style? |
Posted By: totallybiasedscarlet
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:22pm
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Beard is playing walking rugby. ------------- "If it's on, we back our skills and our confidence ... We've got some great players, play a good brand and we enjoy doing it." Ken Owens |
Posted By: bydder
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:22pm
So you don't like peoples opinion? And who ever you disagree with they're wrong? Tory voter by any chance? ------------- N11 |
Posted By: Milli
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:22pm
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Probably the best Wales have played during this 6N's. However, we do really need ball carrying props. Zammitt is no FB |
Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:28pm
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Dyer good try ------------- In 1972, Roy Bergiers scored that try and said "that was for you lofty" "All you have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" |
Posted By: John
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:28pm
We need more from out tight 5 in general. We play good rugby when we play with speed. Bonus point try got though.
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Posted By: EJPT
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:28pm
| A lot of soft tries conceded. No idea who should be the starters. Rio Dyer, Wainwright and North played well. Pack wasn’t good enough ultimately, but best performance of the tournament. |
Posted By: ladram
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:35pm
It's not a fact it's your twisted opinion whatever that's worth not sure not much in the grand scheme of things.
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Posted By: gaffer
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:35pm
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Positives - Wainwright, Jenkins, Webb Negatives - Tomkins, Dyer, North, Adams, Biggar, Tomos W, Beard Meh - Francis, Wyn, Tipuric, Falatau, LRZ, Roberts Past it - Ken, AWJ, Halfpenny ------------- What's going on? |
Posted By: Mogwen
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:40pm
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Sorry, but to conceed 40pts against a team who never got out of 2nd gear is diabolical. The pack, apart from wainwright and jenkins were poor. Half backs, shocking. Centres couldnt tackle, again. Adams is no longer an international wing. Dyer did his best but too small to play Gatlands wY. Zammit is no FB. Subs were no improvement on starters. We're lucky Italy cant finish moves or we would be, where we deserve, at the bottom of the pile. #gatlandout ------------- The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. |
Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:40pm
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Posted By: totallybiasedscarlet
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:42pm
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Done well to get a bonus point in Paris. We're a long way off the top teams though. Hope Gatland gives the youngsters a good run in the Summer before the RWC. If I were Tom Rodgers or Joe Roberts I'd be looking to play myself into consideration. Johnny Williams should definitely go. Didn't think much of Dyer today despite his try. Francis doesn't offer much but then Wyn didn't have a great game either. Beard is a passenger. Pains me to say it but I thought Dillon Lewis did reasonably well when he came on. Adams looks off form to me. Thought Wainright showed some appetite for contact that's missing from a lot of our forwards. Prefer Reffel to Tipuric. ------------- "If it's on, we back our skills and our confidence ... We've got some great players, play a good brand and we enjoy doing it." Ken Owens |
Posted By: Legendinmybathroom
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:45pm
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Good second half performance. I didn’t see us scoring more than 1 try before the game started, but to get 4 was very pleasing. George North was exposed for 2 of the French tries, his defence has always been suspect, on the wing you can use the touchline as a defender, but there is no hiding in the centre, as you can be exposed both inside and outside. Williams did well when he came on as did Jenkins, but we are very weak in the front row - this is explained in the fact that Dillon Lewis earned his 50th cap, he probably wouldn’t have earned 10 caps if he was representing the other home nations. Biggar was solid at 10, but didn’t offer anything offensively, in what is likely to be his last nations start, Webb was solid too, again in what is likely to be his last 6 nations match, and likewise it was nice for halfpenny to score with the last kick of the game. After the World Cup we need to rebuild completely, basing the team around the likes of DewinLake, Dafydd Jenkins, Chris T, Reffell, LRZ and our very own Jonny Williams. The World Cup is only 6 months away so we won’t see manned changes in the squad and the game plan.
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Posted By: totallybiasedscarlet
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:45pm
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Ken â rhai geiriau grac yn ei gyfweliad am gefnogwyr yn dynny'r tîm lawr gyda sylwadau negatif. ------------- "If it's on, we back our skills and our confidence ... We've got some great players, play a good brand and we enjoy doing it." Ken Owens |
Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 18 March 2023 at 4:51pm
| Thank god for gatland , yet again he's had a week to turn ordinary players into internationals ...it shows how crap our coaches are |