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Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:05 pm


This is not a game for experimentation - it's a tough one we should be seriously trying to win.

Graigwen wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:37 am

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:05 pm


This is not a game for experimentation - it's a tough one we should be seriously trying to win.

I think it is a game we will not win without experimentation.

Even with experimentation, the odds will be against us.

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:52 am I think my biggest disappointment is Watkin. Id rather some of our other 12 options were in the squad over a player who is a bit of a steady eddie character. Its not like Im groaning at his inclusion thinking that he wont be able to manage, more that whilst solid he offers little in attack, and he has had plenty of opportunity to demonstrate otherwise.

If we wre experimenting then North at 12 would be my preference or heaven forfend, Keiran Williams.

Numbers wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:00 pm

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:52 am I think my biggest disappointment is Watkin. Id rather some of our other 12 options were in the squad over a player who is a bit of a steady eddie character. Its not like Im groaning at his inclusion thinking that he wont be able to manage, more that whilst solid he offers little in attack, and he has had plenty of opportunity to demonstrate otherwise.

If we wre experimenting then North at 12 would be my preference or heaven forfend, Keiran Williams.

Is Max Llewellyn still available for selection?

pompey-zebra wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:13 pm

Numbers wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:00 pm

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:52 am I think my biggest disappointment is Watkin. Id rather some of our other 12 options were in the squad over a player who is a bit of a steady eddie character. Its not like Im groaning at his inclusion thinking that he wont be able to manage, more that whilst solid he offers little in attack, and he has had plenty of opportunity to demonstrate otherwise.

If we wre experimenting then North at 12 would be my preference or heaven forfend, Keiran Williams.

Is Max Llewellyn still available for selection?

I think so. I think he signed for Gloucester before he was capped in the summer so should be still available. I know he has played a bit for Glaws, but I dont think he's been a regular.

Edit: ML signed for Gloucester in March 2023 and was capped August 2023.

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:43 pm

pompey-zebra wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:13 pm

Numbers wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:00 pm

Is Max Llewellyn still available for selection?

I think so. I think he signed for Gloucester before he was capped in the summer so should be still available. I know he has played a bit for Glaws, but I dont think he's been a regular.

Edit: ML signed for Gloucester in March 2023 and was capped August 2023.

I was under the impression that he had been injured, but that could be wrong. Llewelyn has some real potential and if he is available then I'd like to see him given an opportunity.

Numbers wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:49 pm

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:43 pm

pompey-zebra wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:13 pm
I think so. I think he signed for Gloucester before he was capped in the summer so should be still available. I know he has played a bit for Glaws, but I dont think he's been a regular.

Edit: ML signed for Gloucester in March 2023 and was capped August 2023.

I was under the impression that he had been injured, but that could be wrong. Llewelyn has some real potential and if he is available then I'd like to see him given an opportunity.

I think he's been behind Atkinson in the pecking order for 12 from the games I've seen, he's played some cup games recently but has mostly featured off the bench in the league.

We could do with bringing him back so he gets some regular game time to develop, just not sure if anyone can afford to pay him..

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:26 pm

Numbers wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:49 pm

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:43 pm

I was under the impression that he had been injured, but that could be wrong. Llewelyn has some real potential and if he is available then I'd like to see him given an opportunity.

I think he's been behind Atkinson in the pecking order for 12 from the games I've seen, he's played some cup games recently but has mostly featured off the bench in the league.

We could do with bringing him back so he gets some regular game time to develop, just not sure if anyone can afford to pay him..

Agreed, Llewellyn does have obvious physical gifts but he's 2nd choice at his club, and when on the pitch has been okay, not remarkable. Great potential there though.

If I was picking 12s from currently available players, after Tompkins I'd give Keiran Williams a shot. He's proved himself at regional level. (NB Gatland's not going to pick him)

Arguably a better option (though I hate to say it) is Ioan Lloyd. First off, I think he should be 10, but if Gatland keeps Costelow as fly half, it would be a better use of Lloyd's talents to have him at 12 rather than the bench. He could still cover 10 from there. He's taller than Tompkins, about the same height as Hawkins, so he's no lightweight, and he has all the skills and speed.

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:29 am After yesterday's craziness (I was actually glad to see an England win ) we are in an interesting position . Win today and we could aim for a 2nd place finish. Lose and we're odds on to finish last.

This is why, as I may have mentioned , I'm not too pleased to have our best centres sitting this one out. But, hey, France are in a strange place and anything is now possible. We have a chance but France are favourites.

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:50 am

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:29 am After yesterday's craziness (I was actually glad to see an England win ) we are in an interesting position . Win today and we could aim for a 2nd place finish. Lose and we're odds on to finish last.

This is why, as I may have mentioned , I'm not too pleased to have our best centres sitting this one out. But, hey, France are in a strange place and anything is now possible. We have a chance but France are favourites.

I think yesterday’s games demonstrate why it’s so hard to win back to back grand slams. It makes the last weekend really interesting, although Ireland remain in pole position for the championship.

And not even having North or Tompkins on the bench is a massive risk that I hope doesn’t come back to bite us

16th man wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:42 pm Luke Pearce is letting Wales get away with dropping the scrum a couple of times now.