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I thought Dylan James from the bench has been awful and can’t see how he’s in the 20s, Tuckley is by far a level above, maybe James snr has some sway in that setup. When Aberavon played Quins in October he was the same, I think Tom Phillips (prop) is a far better player. 
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We should do whatever we can to get Osian the Lock over here. Looks handy, and we need a Welsh lock.
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He’s from Cwmbran, lured across to Clifton College and the bears snapped him up, agree he would be a great addition 
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Originally posted by Derwynfawr Derwynfawr wrote:

He’s from Cwmbran, lured across to Clifton College and the bears snapped him up, agree he would be a great addition 
We’d have Osian the Tall and Osian the Red then!

Speaking of, the flank Osian looks handy. Very solid blindside and one we could use for the hard work. Seems more disciplined than Plum at 6, and we need someone to dig in.


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Originally posted by skyblue skyblue wrote:

Originally posted by scarletabroad scarletabroad wrote:

Originally posted by John John wrote:

Originally posted by scarletabroad scarletabroad wrote:

I don't see how going to England will make him any better. He will be part of a big machine and at 18 will not get a decent contract certainly not longer than 2yrs. When you consider England 10's over the last 10 years have been 3 players Farrell, Ford and Smith with Smith being placed all over the place Farrell and Ford getting on its doesn't sing progression but stagnation.

If you want him out of the fishbowl that is Wales and the icon of 10 then yes go over the river but I don't think 10 is the position which will progress in England. France however different story however they do base their game more around 9 than 10 unless your Dupont of course who does it all.


The only metric that will improve for him elsewhere is his salary. Go to a big club elsewhere to understudy a big name and , if they go for a 6-2 split on the bench, he won't even  get on that as a specialist small flyhalf. We can still develop players through to the international stage. On the matter of your earlier post about the U20s bench not maintaining the same level, they are struggling to keep up with Osian Williams who has been doing all the dirty work and is the glue that holds it all together. I've watched him for the last year and always been impressed but I've been really surprised by his level in these 2 games. He needs to be quicker off the side of the scrum in defence but otherwise I can't see much to criticise. 

And he needs the same care and attention as CLJ.


None of the bench made an impact, admittedly the poor old hooker only had 2 min, whereas the French maintained in some areas and stepped up in others (scrum). As for moves over the bridge unless a club comes in for you the chances of making it now as an 18/19/20 yr. old in England with their pathways programmes is slim. They would have come for you by now and you would be in the Uni of their choice and Bucks league. As for monetary value the U20's have a separate sponsorship deal and are sort of paid but only at national level. The club contracts are not breaking the bank.

The current Wales U20's have the ability to do well if we can sort the bench out and hope that the management can see past the 6N and aim for the junior WC and also the only way you can really test a player is by putting them on pitch and persist with no change, it only takes one injury small/large and you have to pull that person on the pitch who has zero exposure. Bit like the senior teams on Wales and Ireland!!

Still Scotland at home again hopefully get the boys a win.


Did you watch the game on S4C or BBC iPlayer?

Neither I was there
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Originally posted by scarletabroad scarletabroad wrote:

Originally posted by skyblue skyblue wrote:

Originally posted by scarletabroad scarletabroad wrote:

Originally posted by John John wrote:

Originally posted by scarletabroad scarletabroad wrote:

I don't see how going to England will make him any better. He will be part of a big machine and at 18 will not get a decent contract certainly not longer than 2yrs. When you consider England 10's over the last 10 years have been 3 players Farrell, Ford and Smith with Smith being placed all over the place Farrell and Ford getting on its doesn't sing progression but stagnation.

If you want him out of the fishbowl that is Wales and the icon of 10 then yes go over the river but I don't think 10 is the position which will progress in England. France however different story however they do base their game more around 9 than 10 unless your Dupont of course who does it all.


The only metric that will improve for him elsewhere is his salary. Go to a big club elsewhere to understudy a big name and , if they go for a 6-2 split on the bench, he won't even  get on that as a specialist small flyhalf. We can still develop players through to the international stage. On the matter of your earlier post about the U20s bench not maintaining the same level, they are struggling to keep up with Osian Williams who has been doing all the dirty work and is the glue that holds it all together. I've watched him for the last year and always been impressed but I've been really surprised by his level in these 2 games. He needs to be quicker off the side of the scrum in defence but otherwise I can't see much to criticise. 

And he needs the same care and attention as CLJ.


None of the bench made an impact, admittedly the poor old hooker only had 2 min, whereas the French maintained in some areas and stepped up in others (scrum). As for moves over the bridge unless a club comes in for you the chances of making it now as an 18/19/20 yr. old in England with their pathways programmes is slim. They would have come for you by now and you would be in the Uni of their choice and Bucks league. As for monetary value the U20's have a separate sponsorship deal and are sort of paid but only at national level. The club contracts are not breaking the bank.

The current Wales U20's have the ability to do well if we can sort the bench out and hope that the management can see past the 6N and aim for the junior WC and also the only way you can really test a player is by putting them on pitch and persist with no change, it only takes one injury small/large and you have to pull that person on the pitch who has zero exposure. Bit like the senior teams on Wales and Ireland!!

Still Scotland at home again hopefully get the boys a win.


Did you watch the game on S4C or BBC iPlayer?

Neither I was there
Worth watching it back on iPlayer. Foxy was commentating and gave some good insights. 


Edited by skyblue - 16 February 2026 at 9:04pm
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Originally posted by Derwynfawr Derwynfawr wrote:

I thought Dylan James from the bench has been awful and can’t see how he’s in the 20s, Tuckley is by far a level above, maybe James snr has some sway in that setup. When Aberavon played Quins in October he was the same, I think Tom Phillips (prop) is a far better player. 
I’ve been a bit underwhelmed with what I’ve seen from him so far too. He looks like his dad, but I’m not sure he’s inherited his strength. 
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Cardiff's Keiron Assiratti and Dragons' Ryan Woodman have been called up to Steve Tandy's Wales squad as they prepare to face Ireland in Dublin in the Six Nations on Friday (20:10 GMT).
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[QUOTE=hoppy]Cardiff's Keiron Assiratti and Dragons' Ryan Woodman have been called up to Steve Tandy's Wales squad as they prepare to face Ireland in Dublin in the Six Nations on Friday (20:10 GMT). [/QUOT

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Originally posted by ap sior ap sior wrote:

[QUOTE=hoppy]Cardiff's Keiron Assiratti and Dragons' Ryan Woodman have been called up to Steve Tandy's Wales squad as they prepare to face Ireland in Dublin in the Six Nations on Friday (20:10 GMT). [/QUOT

Bit old for the U20’s LOLLOLLOLLOL

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Originally posted by Mugwuffin Mugwuffin wrote:

Originally posted by Derwynfawr Derwynfawr wrote:

I thought Dylan James from the bench has been awful and can’t see how he’s in the 20s, Tuckley is by far a level above, maybe James snr has some sway in that setup. When Aberavon played Quins in October he was the same, I think Tom Phillips (prop) is a far better player. 
I’ve been a bit underwhelmed with what I’ve seen from him so far too. He looks like his dad, but I’m not sure he’s inherited his strength. 
in fairness hes only 18 , not sure how hes playing 2 years up
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He’s 20 next month, last year of 20’s this season. I think the main issue is these young lads aren’t playing enough rugby, hopefully the SRC can really kick on next season and we have the mix of youngsters and experienced to bring them on. 
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Wales 7 Italy 5 live on S4C now 
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Wales 13 Italy 10 Half Time 
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