Saracems v Scarlets live stream

Thought Iestyn Rees , Shenton and Ben Williams fought hard. 

Difference was at half backs Sarries with De Haas and Vunipola. 

Some of our tackling left a lot to be desired, particularly senior pros. 

Downside was the demonstration how size matters. They had the advantage in size and power almost from 1-15 and that is almost impossible to win against. 

Thought Carwyn was excellent. He knew he was the only real physical threat on the Parc and he led by example 

Agreed. I thought the coverage was excellent from Sarries. Fantastic for them to make it available for free. Loved the commentators. Think that one of them was part of the Sarries coaching set up. 

My guess is that some of our younger age grade graduates aren’t used to tackling centres and wings with that much size or power. A couple fell off tackles that a more experienced player, even a smaller guy, would have completed. 

It’s exactly the sort of development that our fringe players need. It makes me long for a decent “A” competition. If that’s the type of team we could field during 6N, plus whilst resting first teamers for the league, it would be a decent watch.

Makes me think we need some sort of Anlgo/Welsh competition during the international window to bring more of these guys through.  

Macs flattened an opponent early on so I don't think strength is an issue, particularly as he's so young. His break was fantastic and he'd have run past the cover defence if he hadnt  run out of pitch. He's fast. He gives every appearance of being the real deal. But I would prefer to put that match in the context of a team performance which only lacked in terms of defensive organisation- not a surprise as it was a scratch team. I can't see why most of that 23 can't slot into a URC matchday 23 next season and put in a good performance. And if we are running a reduced squad, that is important.

If we see half the commitment, movement and speed of mind and action from Wales in an hour or two, we'll beat Italy easily.