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over a year ago
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I know I'm early this year but with the squad having just been named I thought we could make an early start.
5 uncapped players in Louis Rees Zammit, Nick Tompkins, WillGriff John, Will Rowlands and Johnny McNicholl (who featured in the uncapped game v the Babas)
I had no idea Nick Tompkins was WQ and tbh I think Pivac has played a blinder there poaching him for Wales. I've watched him play for Sarries the past couple of seasons and hopefully he will solve our current centre issues  Quality guy!! |
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Never heard of this Will Rowlands before.
Interesting squad, dunno about Holmes in the squad |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Me either. 2nd row at Wasps |
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Roll on the Six Nations, its the only thing that gets me through January  |
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Not fully convinced by our squad, especially the front 5. Lots of quality missing due to injuries.
Good chance to increase our depth and we have a potentially superb back row.
Think we'll finish 3rd/4th. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not fully convinced by our squad, especially the front 5. Lots of quality missing due to injuries.
Good chance to increase our depth and we have a potentially superb back row.
Think we'll finish 3rd/4th."
I disagree but I think a lot of people will think like you and underestimate us like they do every year
I think that suits us down to the ground  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Be interesting to see how Pivac manaages squad esp with inclusion of Webb.
Looks like a good mix of older heads and youngsters alot will be decided on 1st game in this years championship |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Exciting squad to be fair. Hope he plays the new ones |
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"Not fully convinced by our squad, especially the front 5. Lots of quality missing due to injuries.
Good chance to increase our depth and we have a potentially superb back row.
Think we'll finish 3rd/4th.
I disagree but I think a lot of people will think like you and underestimate us like they do every year
I think that suits us down to the ground "
Ever the optimist Miss P
I hope you're right. |
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"Exciting squad to be fair. Hope he plays the new ones "
I agree, some exciting players in there. Be great if Will Rowlands and WGJ add some beef and ball carrying to our front 5.
Looking forward to seeing Wainwright develop further and hope Faletau is back near his best.
LRZ is very exciting to watch but is he ready? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Exciting squad to be fair. Hope he plays the new ones
I agree, some exciting players in there. Be great if Will Rowlands and WGJ add some beef and ball carrying to our front 5.
Looking forward to seeing Wainwright develop further and hope Faletau is back near his best.
LRZ is very exciting to watch but is he ready? "
Watch him for Gloucster, absolute quality pace and strength |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Im glad that Navidi is in and hope he doesn't get injured this year. |
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Just wanna see the backline firing again playing some attractive attacking rugby.
I love Gatland for what he have achieved but as successful it we was. Our attacking play was poor at times so looking forward to the new era.
Feel sorry for Pivac following Gatland |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just got my tickets for the Ireland game can't wait |
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"Exciting squad to be fair. Hope he plays the new ones
I agree, some exciting players in there. Be great if Will Rowlands and WGJ add some beef and ball carrying to our front 5.
Looking forward to seeing Wainwright develop further and hope Faletau is back near his best.
LRZ is very exciting to watch but is he ready?
Watch him for Gloucster, absolute quality pace and strength"
I've seen a few bits. International rugby is a different ball game though. Hell of a prospect. |
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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago
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I'm happy with the squad Pivac has picked definitely some young talent in there but 10 is still weak position no real strength in depth, I feel Tompkins has to start at centre English pretty pissed that he's slipped through they're fingers! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Glad WGJ is in he's been making a real impact and a mobile bulk to add to the pack |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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MissP who really cares ? 
Weve got more important things to worry about as Euro 2020 kicks off in June  |
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We could say the same about the Euros,not everyone is into there football, |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We are off to Dublin for the second weekend!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"MissP who really cares ?
Weve got more important things to worry about as Euro 2020 kicks off in June "
Aww come on now Bubbs with that bloody round ball rubbish  |
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"MissP who really cares ?
Weve got more important things to worry about as Euro 2020 kicks off in June
Aww come on now Bubbs with that bloody round ball rubbish "
Called wendyball
Nice start for us against Italy at home. Hope they'll play that Tompkins boy at centre rather than North IMO.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My pooor duckk g liver aint got over Christmas holidays ???? x  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Wales should beat Italy well on Saturday |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We could say the same about the Euros,not everyone is into there football, "
And some people like football and rugby like me . My post was tongue in cheek to MissP who saw it as that as I knew she would as we are dear old friends lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"MissP who really cares ?
Weve got more important things to worry about as Euro 2020 kicks off in June
Aww come on now Bubbs with that bloody round ball rubbish
Called wendyball
Nice start for us against Italy at home. Hope they'll play that Tompkins boy at centre rather than North IMO.
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Ill be watching the wendy ball and the egg chasing then |
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"Im glad that Navidi is in and hope he doesn't get injured this year."
Don't think he will start. I'd go with Wainwright Faletau and Tips |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"We could say the same about the Euros,not everyone is into there football,
And some people like football and rugby like me . My post was tongue in cheek to MissP who saw it as that as I knew she would as we are dear old friends lol "
No room for fun here Bubbs come on now please  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Im glad that Navidi is in and hope he doesn't get injured this year.
Don't think he will start. I'd go with Wainwright Faletau and Tips"
Na Navidi is 1st in that back row followed by Tips and Wainwright
Bench for Falatau |
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"Im glad that Navidi is in and hope he doesn't get injured this year.
Don't think he will start. I'd go with Wainwright Faletau and Tips
Na Navidi is 1st in that back row followed by Tips and Wainwright
Bench for Falatau"
That depends on if it's peak Faletau or a shell of the would class 8.
Peak Faletau is one of the 1st names on the team sheet.
Team out on Thursday I guess? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Im glad that Navidi is in and hope he doesn't get injured this year.
Don't think he will start. I'd go with Wainwright Faletau and Tips
Na Navidi is 1st in that back row followed by Tips and Wainwright
Bench for Falatau
That depends on if it's peak Faletau or a shell of the would class 8.
Peak Faletau is one of the 1st names on the team sheet.
Team out on Thursday I guess?"
Did you watch him for Bath on the weekend?? I didn't but saw he went of injured (albeit not serious) so no clue as to his current form. Hopefully he's back to his best....time will tell |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Wouldn't have wainwright in. He was found out a bit against South Africa. He's still learning. Navidi, tips and moriarty for me if faletau is not fit |
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The Mrs does like an Italian so we’re wondering if anyone knows of any good bars in Cardiff where she should be able mingle with some of their fans on Saturday? |
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"Im glad that Navidi is in and hope he doesn't get injured this year.
Don't think he will start. I'd go with Wainwright Faletau and Tips
Na Navidi is 1st in that back row followed by Tips and Wainwright
Bench for Falatau
That depends on if it's peak Faletau or a shell of the would class 8.
Peak Faletau is one of the 1st names on the team sheet.
Team out on Thursday I guess?
Did you watch him for Bath on the weekend?? I didn't but saw he went of injured (albeit not serious) so no clue as to his current form. Hopefully he's back to his best....time will tell"
No didn't see him unfortunately. If he's not in form or fit then I agree Navidi should start. Moriarty on the bench. |
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"Wouldn't have wainwright in. He was found out a bit against South Africa. He's still learning. Navidi, tips and moriarty for me if faletau is not fit"
How's Wainwright going to learn by sitting on the bench? We're playing Italy on Saturday so I think it's worth allowing him to further develop by playing.
He's going to be great player in time, I'm convinced of it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anyone else going out to Dublin for the Ireland v Wales game?x |
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Its a new start and a new era for welsh rugby. Pivac has got a huge act to follow and with that comes huge pressure. He doesn't have the players that gatland had but im sure each new player will wear the red jersey with pride and give 110%. Lets get behind the squad and wish them the best of luck. We need to get off to a winning start. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Wouldn't have wainwright in. He was found out a bit against South Africa. He's still learning. Navidi, tips and moriarty for me if faletau is not fit"
Bollocks |
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"Wouldn't have wainwright in. He was found out a bit against South Africa. He's still learning. Navidi, tips and moriarty for me if faletau is not fit
Bollocks "
Well I was more polite about it but I tend to agree
Wainwright has freak strength. He's going to be a test Lion. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Wouldn't have wainwright in. He was found out a bit against South Africa. He's still learning. Navidi, tips and moriarty for me if faletau is not fit
Bollocks
Well I was more polite about it but I tend to agree
Wainwright has freak strength. He's going to be a test Lion. "
Yep and only 22
Beast |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I agree he will be great but I think others are better at the moment |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I agree he will be great but I think others are better at the moment"
He's great now imo |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I agree he will be great but I think others are better at the moment
He's great now imo"
That's the great thing about Welsh Rugby... Different opinions and debate.... And it's not about who plays 10 for once! |
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"I agree he will be great but I think others are better at the moment
He's great now imo
That's the great thing about Welsh Rugby... Different opinions and debate.... And it's not about who plays 10 for once! "
True! Have seen some people advocating Evans over Biggar this week though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Come on England, who they playing first game ? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I agree he will be great but I think others are better at the moment
He's great now imo
That's the great thing about Welsh Rugby... Different opinions and debate.... And it's not about who plays 10 for once!
True! Have seen some people advocating Evans over Biggar this week though "
Evans couldn't set foot on the pitch unless 1/2 p is on there too (in a starting line up). I know pre world cup his goal kicking success rate was 64%. You will never be 1st choice 10 with that. Biggar is a class ahead but hopefully Jarod will improve. He is known for slinging a few interception passes aswell which at this level you can't get away with. He'll come though |
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"We could say the same about the Euros,not everyone is into there football,
And some people like football and rugby like me . My post was tongue in cheek to MissP who saw it as that as I knew she would as we are dear old friends lol
I have been asked to investigate this thread, it has been reported that people are having fun??......We will not tolerate fun on this extremely serious site and any further perpetrators will be severely dealt with...........now, enjoy the rugby or indeed football.........That is all !!!
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Im glad that Navidi is in and hope he doesn't get injured this year.
Don't think he will start. I'd go with Wainwright Faletau and Tips
Na Navidi is 1st in that back row followed by Tips and Wainwright
Bench for Falatau
That depends on if it's peak Faletau or a shell of the would class 8.
Peak Faletau is one of the 1st names on the team sheet.
Team out on Thursday I guess?
Did you watch him for Bath on the weekend?? I didn't but saw he went of injured (albeit not serious) so no clue as to his current form. Hopefully he's back to his best....time will tell
No didn't see him unfortunately. If he's not in form or fit then I agree Navidi should start. Moriarty on the bench. "
Apparently Faletau due to start alongside Tips and Wainwright.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Navidi deserves the big games.
Italy isnt a big game is it ? |
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"Im glad that Navidi is in and hope he doesn't get injured this year.
Don't think he will start. I'd go with Wainwright Faletau and Tips
Na Navidi is 1st in that back row followed by Tips and Wainwright
Bench for Falatau
That depends on if it's peak Faletau or a shell of the would class 8.
Peak Faletau is one of the 1st names on the team sheet.
Team out on Thursday I guess?
Did you watch him for Bath on the weekend?? I didn't but saw he went of injured (albeit not serious) so no clue as to his current form. Hopefully he's back to his best....time will tell
No didn't see him unfortunately. If he's not in form or fit then I agree Navidi should start. Moriarty on the bench.
Apparently Faletau due to start alongside Tips and Wainwright...."
Makes sense. He's our only genuine 8 really. And world class when fully fit, or at least he was. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No chance. And that's coming from a scarlet. Biggar is under appreciated |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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And apparently Brown to start at 3 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've not seen much of him this season to be honest. Bit of a surprise? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've not seen much of him this season to be honest. Bit of a surprise? "
He scored a class interception try against us earlier this month
But he isn't the most solid in the scrum
My sources may be wrong mind |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Bad news this morning....Navidi set to miss most of the tournament due to a hamstring injury |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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My source can fuck off
Dillon Lewis Starting at 3
15.Halfpenny
14.McNicholl
13.North
12.Parkes
11.Adams
10.Biggar
9. Williams
1.W.Jones
2.Owens
3.Lewis
4.Ball
5.AWJ (C)
6.Wainwright
7.Tips
8.Faletau
Subs
16.Elias
17.Rob Evans
18.Brown
19.Hill
20.Moriarty
21. Webb!!!! (louder for the haters at the back )
22. Jarod Evans
23. Tompkins
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Bad news this morning....Navidi set to miss most of the tournament due to a hamstring injury"
Noooooooooo  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Bad news this morning....Navidi set to miss most of the tournament due to a hamstring injury
Noooooooooo "
I know pity mun |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Good start from Pivac, picks winger who went missing during world cup in the centre.
Good job its against Italy who hopefully shouldnt cause too many problems |
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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago
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"Good start from Pivac, picks winger who went missing during world cup in the centre.
Good job its against Italy who hopefully shouldnt cause too many problems"
Totally agree, against Italy we should get away with it but what direction does it take us on form North is fortunate to even be in the squad he is riding on his past reputation and had never been the same player since his concussion problems. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I think North will have a blinder |
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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago
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"I think North will have a blinder "
Since he has become an occasional osprey player I hope you are right! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I think North will have a blinder
Since he has become an occasional osprey player I hope you are right! "
If he has a stinker people will slag him off. If he has a blinder people will say "It was only Italy mind" Poor fella can't win |
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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago
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"I think North will have a blinder
Since he has become an occasional osprey player I hope you are right!
If he has a stinker people will slag him off. If he has a blinder people will say "It was only Italy mind" Poor fella can't win"
I think he has been a great player for all his clubs and country and in his day was unplayable but has not showed any real form it confidence for a few seasons. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I think North will have a blinder
Since he has become an occasional osprey player I hope you are right!
If he has a stinker people will slag him off. If he has a blinder people will say "It was only Italy mind" Poor fella can't win
I think he has been a great player for all his clubs and country and in his day was unplayable but has not showed any real form it confidence for a few seasons."
How about we wait until after the game to criticise
Tompkins is on the bench if needed |
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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago
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"I think North will have a blinder
Since he has become an occasional osprey player I hope you are right!
If he has a stinker people will slag him off. If he has a blinder people will say "It was only Italy mind" Poor fella can't win
I think he has been a great player for all his clubs and country and in his day was unplayable but has not showed any real form it confidence for a few seasons.
How about we wait until after the game to criticise
Tompkins is on the bench if needed"
I totally respect the guy with his attitude and how he conducts himself, I would have liked to see what Tomlin's has at this level and bring Goerge on if needed.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Less than 24 hours |
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Can't wait.
I suspect a slightly ropey performance but with encouraging signs. Only because it's the start of a new era.
France v England looks tasty too. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Here we go chaps....
Score predictions for todays games?? I've gone Wales by 20 and Ireland by 12 in my predictor |
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Wales by 10, Ireland within 5, and England to just edge the French.
Exciting weekend ahead roll on 2.15 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm going wales by 22 got a feeling Scotland might sneak a win lot to prove from the world cup and with shaun Edwards in France wouldn't bet against them beating England |
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I am going for France to win the tournament, England second! |
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Think the winners of the England and France game will go on to win the tournament |
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Who’s got there oddballs on then |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Wales by 10, Ireland within 5, and England to just edge the French.
Exciting weekend ahead roll on 2.15 "
I have a feeling France will pip it tomorrow |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Solid first half
Hopefully we can let loose a bit now 2nd half |
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absolutely get in!! Brilliant team all of our back look so dangerous. |
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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago
Camarthen |
Some good stuff today particularly with the bench coming on in 2nd half which will make selection difficult for next week! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We looked good today. Positive start. Let see how we do agsinst Irish. Also let hope France have a blinder tomorrow!!! |
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"Who’s got there oddballs on then "
I did, my new lucky pair. Should have worn my obble hat though with that bloody wind. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We are flying out on Friday too! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Cmon then. Who's gonna stick their neck out with a score prediction for Saturday?
Im going Wales by 14pts. "
Would be great if that was the case!! I’m predicting Ireland 24 Wales 30 |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Cmon then. Who's gonna stick their neck out with a score prediction for Saturday?
Im going Wales by 14pts. "
I think it will be tough but I am confident
I'll say Wales by 8
My nerves are playing up already
Dave the first rounds on you Saturday |
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over a year ago
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Firstly I'm Irish and will be in Cardiff to watch the match so what's best bar to watch it?
Secondly Ireland are terrible at the minute way to slow no imagination week in defense. So I think it could be 10+ |
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"Firstly I'm Irish and will be in Cardiff to watch the match so what's best bar to watch it?
Secondly Ireland are terrible at the minute way to slow no imagination week in defense. So I think it could be 10+"
Old arcade always good atmosphere and a good welcome |
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I thought Ireland were lucky to win against Scotland IMO.
If we win the upfront battle in the forwards, main concern is the scrum though but I think we'll win by 9+. Biggest Sanjay fan but he can't be thrown straight back into the team against Ireland.
Think Tompkins has to start at centre and leave North on the bench to cover 13 and wing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cheers well maybe I might see you both there!! Thanks for the advice..
Ye Ireland were very lucky just not good enough. The box kick doesn't work anymore and there maul can be stopped now too easily |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I thought Ireland were lucky to win against Scotland IMO.
If we win the upfront battle in the forwards, main concern is the scrum though but I think we'll win by 9+. Biggest Sanjay fan but he can't be thrown straight back into the team against Ireland.
Think Tompkins has to start at centre and leave North on the bench to cover 13 and wing. "
Sanjay won't be back til the England game
Tompkins should start and move North back to the wing
JMac not solid enough in defence....won't get away with it against Stockdale
The bench shout is tough
Watkin or McNicholl....or even LRZ.... |
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"I thought Ireland were lucky to win against Scotland IMO.
If we win the upfront battle in the forwards, main concern is the scrum though but I think we'll win by 9+. Biggest Sanjay fan but he can't be thrown straight back into the team against Ireland.
Think Tompkins has to start at centre and leave North on the bench to cover 13 and wing.
Sanjay won't be back til the England game
Tompkins should start and move North back to the wing
JMac not solid enough in defence....won't get away with it against Stockdale
The bench shout is tough
Watkin or McNicholl....or even LRZ...."
I definitely agree with North going back on the wing myself.
Maybe Owen Williams on the bench as he can cover 10/12 so you can put McNicholl or LRZ. |
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I think he'll stick with Jarrod on the bench with Watkin or Mcnicholl |
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"Cmon then. Who's gonna stick their neck out with a score prediction for Saturday?
Im going Wales by 14pts.
I think it will be tough but I am confident
I'll say Wales by 8
My nerves are playing up already
Dave the first rounds on you Saturday "
No worries butty xx |
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over a year ago
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Any couples or fems coming to Dublin for the match say hi |
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over a year ago
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Tompkins in at 13 and North moved to the wing
Changes to the bench
Carre
Beard
Gareth Davies
Owen Williams
Mcnicholl |
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Great game against Italy last Saturday. Its a differcult one for us in Ireland though. Havent beaten them there since 2012!!! |
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"Tompkins in at 13 and North moved to the wing
Changes to the bench
Carre
Beard
Gareth Davies
Owen Williams
Mcnicholl"
Just a little disappointed that Webby doesnt get another shot. But its nice to have strength in depth xx |
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"Tompkins in at 13 and North moved to the wing
Changes to the bench
Carre
Beard
Gareth Davies
Owen Williams
Mcnicholl
Just a little disappointed that Webby doesnt get another shot. But its nice to have strength in depth xx"
I think he will get his chance again
It was neither here nor there him or Cawdor on the bench really
Tomos deserves the start |
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Hope the 2nd half we come out swinging |
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"Hope the 2nd half we come out swinging "
Fingers crossed so far we're looking like a flop |
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Its not our day!! Gutted about that Hadley Parkes try. |
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We didn't learn from the Italy game and paid for it. Weak in defence too much space around the wings and tomkins didn't have a good game being bounced about and missing tackles. |
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over a year ago
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Irelands forwards much more physical,and that driving maul is unstopable |
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over a year ago
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Nice win.good game of rugby |
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over a year ago
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France at home next be a good game |
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over a year ago
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So disappointing today. Onwards and upwards. Well deserved victory for Ireland |
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over a year ago
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"So disappointing today. Onwards and upwards. Well deserved victory for Ireland "
Only pivacs 3rd game in charge,we came up against a very good Ireland side today |
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"So disappointing today. Onwards and upwards. Well deserved victory for Ireland
Only pivacs 3rd game in charge,we came up against a very good Ireland side today"
We underperformed
Hopefully a lesson learned and we will improve from here |
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over a year ago
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Hopefully against France they find their A game |
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over a year ago
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"Hopefully against France they find their A game "
Hopefully
We all know they're much better than yesterday |
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over a year ago
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Still not seen the game but from what I've read/ heard defence was awful. Begs question why let Edwards go?
Hopefully things be sorted by French game along with changes to backline |
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"Still not seen the game but from what I've read/ heard defence was awful. Begs question why let Edwards go?
Hopefully things be sorted by French game along with changes to backline"
I'd imagine Pivac wanted to keep his own staff from the Turks with him so Edwards wouldn't fit
There were a lot of missed tackles
Except for Tips who has completed every single attempted tackle in the tournament so far |
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In all fairness. He gives 110% every time he runs onto a rugby pitch. |
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"Still not seen the game but from what I've read/ heard defence was awful. Begs question why let Edwards go?
Hopefully things be sorted by French game along with changes to backline
I'd imagine Pivac wanted to keep his own staff from the Turks with him so Edwards wouldn't fit
There were a lot of missed tackles
Except for Tips who has completed every single attempted tackle in the tournament so far "
Not sure Haywood is answer, was average player who then didnt do great job with U21 tbh but time will tell.
As for tups he is outstanding and fully deserving of new contract |
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"Still not seen the game but from what I've read/ heard defence was awful. Begs question why let Edwards go?
Hopefully things be sorted by French game along with changes to backline
I'd imagine Pivac wanted to keep his own staff from the Turks with him so Edwards wouldn't fit
There were a lot of missed tackles
Except for Tips who has completed every single attempted tackle in the tournament so far
Not sure Haywood is answer, was average player who then didnt do great job with U21 tbh but time will tell.
As for tups he is outstanding and fully deserving of new contract"
WRU are fucking crackers trying to wangle out of paying him the top pay band and rather him go and play in England
Incompetent wankers |
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"Still not seen the game but from what I've read/ heard defence was awful. Begs question why let Edwards go?
Hopefully things be sorted by French game along with changes to backline
I'd imagine Pivac wanted to keep his own staff from the Turks with him so Edwards wouldn't fit
There were a lot of missed tackles
Except for Tips who has completed every single attempted tackle in the tournament so far
Not sure Haywood is answer, was average player who then didnt do great job with U21 tbh but time will tell.
As for tups he is outstanding and fully deserving of new contract
WRU are fucking crackers trying to wangle out of paying him the top pay band and rather him go and play in England
Incompetent wankers"
Tipuric and AWJ are the only decent forwards we have at the moment. I'd pay them both whatever they want. |
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And the 6N is back after a week break
Predictions for this weekend?? |
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"And the 6N is back after a week break
Predictions for this weekend?? "
Garbage defence and forwards who can't carry ball.
We might sneak it though. |
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Wales....
England
And who the hell knows with Scotland and Italy |
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"And the 6N is back after a week break
Predictions for this weekend?? "
We got the home advantage so if we win, it will be a close. If France wins, they could get the Grand Slam this year!! |
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over a year ago
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Wales to win
Hopefully Ireland to win
Italy to win |
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"And the 6N is back after a week break
Predictions for this weekend??
Garbage defence and forwards who can't carry ball.
We might sneak it though. "
Ever the optimist |
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"And the 6N is back after a week break
Predictions for this weekend??
Garbage defence and forwards who can't carry ball.
We might sneak it though.
Ever the optimist "
You know me too well!
I wouldn't be too surprised if we win it but think France are slight favourites. |
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over a year ago
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Disappointing again
It's not our year this year |
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"Disappointing again
It's not our year this year"
Im absolutely gutted. We really need to win the English and the Scots!!!! Winning 1 game out of 3 is not good!!! |
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Didn’t start well need to play better disappointing |
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We look pretty disorganised.
We won't beat England in Twickenham.
Scotland at home is winnable.
As ever our front 5 continues to disappoint. |
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"We look pretty disorganised.
We won't beat England in Twickenham.
Scotland at home is winnable.
As ever our front 5 continues to disappoint. "
Backline was shocking and clueless didnt know whether biggar was kicking or passing looked like bunch of strangers.
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We struggled with frances quick line speed,didnt have a clue how to pass,forwards looked out of sorts and the back just had no game plan. Pivac and his team have a lot of work for England game  |
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"Disappointing again
It's not our year this year"
Think you are right there!!
Although... encouraging to see the emphasis on keeping the ball alive.. new coach .. new style of play... gonna take a few games for the players to adjust. That said... too many basic errors made on the day. |
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"We struggled with frances quick line speed,didnt have a clue how to pass,forwards looked out of sorts and the back just had no game plan. Pivac and his team have a lot of work for England game "
Exactly
They couldn't adapt at all to deal with the line speed |
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"We struggled with frances quick line speed,didnt have a clue how to pass,forwards looked out of sorts and the back just had no game plan. Pivac and his team have a lot of work for England game
Exactly
They couldn't adapt at all to deal with the line speed"
Who'd have thought that a Sean Edwards coached team would have fast line speed? |
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Sorry im late........
I'll go for France by 4pts  |
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I'll try to be earlier next time xx |
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over a year ago
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"I'll try to be earlier next time xx"
Yes Dave....cheating will not be tolerated |
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over a year ago
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So what's thought on team for wkend, scores etc |
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I don't accept that there's a game this weekend or the result. It's gonna be baaaaaaaad |
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over a year ago
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Sanjay and Navidi back in
Thoughts?? |
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over a year ago
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"Sanjay and Navidi back in
Thoughts??"
Not at the expense of Toby tho find that bit strange as for Sanjay not sure correct choice to start him |
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"Sanjay and Navidi back in
Thoughts??"
Dunno if they should be thrown back in without having any gametime minutes. |
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"Sanjay and Navidi back in
Thoughts??"
Both too good to leave out when we are struggling for players ... Toby seems to be struggling for his normal form and JN gives us an extra breakdown option |
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Navidi will be doing a lot of straight up tackling which he's good at. |
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over a year ago
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Seems to be dropped players due to French defence when only people should be dropped in WRU bigwigs for letting Edward's go |
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"Navidi will be doing a lot of straight up tackling which he's good at. "
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"MissP who really cares ?
Weve got more important things to worry about as Euro 2020 kicks off in June "
And..... dont forget the Eurovision song contest....
See if we can some last again ! |
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"MissP who really cares ?
Weve got more important things to worry about as Euro 2020 kicks off in June
And..... dont forget the Eurovision song contest....
See if we can some last again !"
Not in Europe now so may get some points lol |
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over a year ago
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How the hell is George North still in the team.. He can't take a bump.. Very disappointing |
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"Wales by 12pts x"
I'll have £5 on England
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"How the hell is George North still in the team.. He can't take a bump.. Very disappointing "
Yawn |
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"Wales by 12pts x
I'll have £5 on England
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Of course. Theres nothing sweeter than shafting you in your own back garden. |
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over a year ago
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Where you all watching it today |
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over a year ago
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At home. Grandchildren duties god help me |
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over a year ago
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Stuck I work again. FFS not a happy chappy |
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Another game full of defensive errors some glimpses of attacking play but at that level not good enough to only 40 mins.
Tuperic head and shoulder best welsh player again.
Think scotland game should now be used to play youngster/fringe players in preparation for summer tour to Japan and NZ |
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"Another game full of defensive errors some glimpses of attacking play but at that level not good enough to only 40 mins.
Tuperic head and shoulder best welsh player again.
Think scotland game should now be used to play youngster/fringe players in preparation for summer tour to Japan and NZ"
The 3 tests against NZ will be a car crash of epic proportions.
I've no idea what the game plan is in attack or defence. Our kicking game is awful and our set piece piss poor.
That scoreline flattered us to a ridiculous extent.
We were smashed. |
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"Another game full of defensive errors some glimpses of attacking play but at that level not good enough to only 40 mins.
Tuperic head and shoulder best welsh player again.
Think scotland game should now be used to play youngster/fringe players in preparation for summer tour to Japan and NZ
The 3 tests against NZ will be a car crash of epic proportions.
I've no idea what the game plan is in attack or defence. Our kicking game is awful and our set piece piss poor.
That scoreline flattered us to a ridiculous extent.
We were smashed. "
It's a mess
I am hoping it will come together and is just down to change of coaching, settling in period etc. I don't like what I'm watching though. |
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"Another game full of defensive errors some glimpses of attacking play but at that level not good enough to only 40 mins.
Tuperic head and shoulder best welsh player again.
Think scotland game should now be used to play youngster/fringe players in preparation for summer tour to Japan and NZ
The 3 tests against NZ will be a car crash of epic proportions.
I've no idea what the game plan is in attack or defence. Our kicking game is awful and our set piece piss poor.
That scoreline flattered us to a ridiculous extent.
We were smashed.
It's a mess
I am hoping it will come together and is just down to change of coaching, settling in period etc. I don't like what I'm watching though. "
Hope your right but on recent performances not looking promising
If gonna have transition period then surely it's best to play youngsters too |
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I genuinely don’t think we are in such a bad place. We are playing an established team and we have a load of injuries... we always knew we would go through some pain... the pain is not as severe as I thought it would be |
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"Wales by 12pts x
I'll have £5 on England
Of course. Theres nothing sweeter than shafting you in your own back garden. "
"Dave begrudgingly hands over a crisp fiver and mumbles well done under his breath"  |
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Congratulations Scotland by the way |
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over a year ago
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Scotland winning today will make next weekend very interesting, yesterday's game was lost in the 1st half Wales haven't played for 80 minutes in any game and the way we are playing now will suit Scotland! |
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Ok what's everyone's take on Marler incident |
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"Ok what's everyone's take on Marler incident "
Wrong ... just plain wrong. He will get a well deserved ban
Gareth Thomas’s comments... also wrong |
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By *yn drwgMan
over a year ago
Camarthen |
Marle did it simply to get a reaction that he didn't get so has backfired on him, now otoje is been picked up screaming abuse at Tomos Williams seems like uncle Eddy needs to have a chat about discipline! |
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Having 3 players in front of the disciplinary committee tells it's own story.
But...I don't care about that. We were bullied up front legally, our set piece is garbage our defence porous and our attack impotent.
England will be gutted they let us get within 3 because they were a much superior side.
We have major issues and I'm worried about where we we're heading. I can still remember what happened the last time we had a Turk in charge |
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