Wales Side to face France

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 Legendinmybathroom wrote:

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.

I agree the general sentiments  on SF tonight  regarding the French game. I was expecting a real hammering  ,on lines of what happened  in Twickenham,  last week.In fact all the away teams Italy,Wales and England,  did better than expected.Italy could have even snatched  it, at the end.Pleased for Ireland , particularly  to shut up the awful biased Dallaglio and Woodward.
Legend correctly identifies a spine of  players whom could form the nucleus  of a future Wales team post WC.
In the meantime North  must revert back to wing, as indicated  above has defensive issues,but is such a powerful carrier,we are sadly lacking. LRZ also revert to wing,  if sanjay us fit.Adams seems to gone back,  puzzling !
Johnny  will surely  be a candidate  for 12,but who plays 13..Probably Grady.?Half back could see the return of Anscombe,  who offers more than Bigger as an attacking pivot. I reckon Cawdor could challenge Webb, if he continues  his good form.
Up front, Lake  and Rowlands will return ,and with the relaxing of the 60 camp rule Could see the return of Hill and Ball.?
Otherwise,  I cannot see many changes  until after WC.