Re: Pro 14
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:20 pm
Didn’t know that the Dragons were playing last night. Losing at home to Connacht isn’t too clever.
That’s a massive result. England were stopped in their tracks and looked bereft of ideas.normanski wrote:The Jocks looked tasty this afternoon. They’ll have their tails up when we go up to Murrayfield.
That was a joy to watch. Although I did think they were about to throw it all away when Russell fucked up the would-be heroic drop goal attempt. Hope they stick with him against us, he's a bit of a liability, does too much, some good some bad.Sandydragon wrote:That’s a massive result. England were stopped in their tracks and looked bereft of ideas.normanski wrote:The Jocks looked tasty this afternoon. They’ll have their tails up when we go up to Murrayfield.
The Saracens players had to be undercooked, but full credit to Scotland. They should have won by more. It will be very tough for Wales next week if they can replicate today’s performanceSandydragon wrote:That’s a massive result. England were stopped in their tracks and looked bereft of ideas.normanski wrote:The Jocks looked tasty this afternoon. They’ll have their tails up when we go up to Murrayfield.
Billy Vunipola was anonymous except for his yellow. Farrell had an off game but Itoje was pretty good.Wallpaperman wrote:The Saracens players had to be undercooked, but full credit to Scotland. They should have won by more. It will be very tough for Wales next week if they can replicate today’s performanceSandydragon wrote:That’s a massive result. England were stopped in their tracks and looked bereft of ideas.normanski wrote:The Jocks looked tasty this afternoon. They’ll have their tails up when we go up to Murrayfield.
I wonder if Carwyn Tuipulotu will have some time on the pitch for the Scarlets.Wallpaperman wrote:The Dragons have signed three players on short term contracts this week, before the Leinster game on Friday, including Dan Baker and Gonzalo Bertranou, who has played at scrum half for Argentina. I might tune in, although Leinster’s second string gave the Scarlets seconds a proper beating the other week.
All of the other three teams are on one after the other on Saturday, between 3 and 9pm, Scarlets v Benetton, Ospreys v Zebre and Connacht v Blues. A nice little interlude to the six nations, and a chance for a lot of young players to get a game.
I’d hope so. With no disrespect to Benetton, he should get a bit more front foot ball than against Leinster.Numbers wrote:I wonder if Carwyn Tuipulotu will have some time on the pitch for the Scarlets.Wallpaperman wrote:The Dragons have signed three players on short term contracts this week, before the Leinster game on Friday, including Dan Baker and Gonzalo Bertranou, who has played at scrum half for Argentina. I might tune in, although Leinster’s second string gave the Scarlets seconds a proper beating the other week.
All of the other three teams are on one after the other on Saturday, between 3 and 9pm, Scarlets v Benetton, Ospreys v Zebre and Connacht v Blues. A nice little interlude to the six nations, and a chance for a lot of young players to get a game.
That game against one of the best club teams in the world was a real baptism of fire. He has huge promise and hopefully can deliver on that.Wallpaperman wrote:I’d hope so. With no disrespect to Benetton, he should get a bit more front foot ball than against Leinster.Numbers wrote:I wonder if Carwyn Tuipulotu will have some time on the pitch for the Scarlets.Wallpaperman wrote:The Dragons have signed three players on short term contracts this week, before the Leinster game on Friday, including Dan Baker and Gonzalo Bertranou, who has played at scrum half for Argentina. I might tune in, although Leinster’s second string gave the Scarlets seconds a proper beating the other week.
All of the other three teams are on one after the other on Saturday, between 3 and 9pm, Scarlets v Benetton, Ospreys v Zebre and Connacht v Blues. A nice little interlude to the six nations, and a chance for a lot of young players to get a game.
He seems a little behind in his progress, Faletau was already playing Internationally at his age iirc.Sandydragon wrote:That game against one of the best club teams in the world was a real baptism of fire. He has huge promise and hopefully can deliver on that.Wallpaperman wrote:I’d hope so. With no disrespect to Benetton, he should get a bit more front foot ball than against Leinster.Numbers wrote:
I wonder if Carwyn Tuipulotu will have some time on the pitch for the Scarlets.
I don’t disagree. But then players come through at different times. I thought Keddie might be further along than he is but he’s not international grade yet.Numbers wrote:He seems a little behind in his progress, Faletau was already playing Internationally at his age iirc.Sandydragon wrote:That game against one of the best club teams in the world was a real baptism of fire. He has huge promise and hopefully can deliver on that.Wallpaperman wrote:
I’d hope so. With no disrespect to Benetton, he should get a bit more front foot ball than against Leinster.
Interesting re: Keddie, I think he's come on quite a bit in the last two years, if we weren't so blessed in the back row he could be in with a shout, I saw Dan Thomas won MOM for Bristol on the weekend, we have back rowers galore. In the premiership we have the following opensides Sam Lewis, Thomas Young, Dan Thomas and Tommy Reffell. I still wish we would get Thomas Young over to a Welsh side, maybe Cardiff can attract him now his dad's there, to me he has the perfect mix for what Pivac is looking for, he links excellently with the backs, is strong over the ball and is physical to boot.Sandydragon wrote:I don’t disagree. But then players come through at different times. I thought Keddie might be further along than he is but he’s not international grade yet.Numbers wrote:He seems a little behind in his progress, Faletau was already playing Internationally at his age iirc.Sandydragon wrote: That game against one of the best club teams in the world was a real baptism of fire. He has huge promise and hopefully can deliver on that.
Just checking ages, Faletau was 20
When he got his first cap, Tuipolotu is 19
I wonder how much covid will affect young player development?
It was the upheaval of 2011 I think, Ryan Jones lost the captaincy to Warburton and the new look back row came into force, Lydiate, Warburton & Faletau.Sandydragon wrote:Completely agree about Tom Young. He would be a huge asset to any Welsh side.
Keddie has improved but maybe it’s more a reflection of our back row talent now. Faletau was only called into the squad as injury cover IIRC and took his chance.
I have a feeling that game is best viewed from behind the sofa.Wallpaperman wrote:Screech starts at 6 for the Dragons tomorrow, in a back row with Huw Taylor and Ben Fry. For one reason or another they are missing Ross Moriarty, Harrison Keddie, Aaron Wainwright, Taine Basham and Ollie Griffiths in the back row, How unlucky is that ?
The new Argentinian scrum half doesn’t make the 22, but Jordan Williams is back at full back and Jonah Holmes returns on the wing. Exciting to see Aneurin Owen get his first start, at 13. Also looking forward to seeing how Ben Carter goes in the second row - he has made a very impressive start for a 19 year old. Dan Baker is on the bench.
Full 23 is:
Jordan Williams, Jonah Holmes, Aneurin Owen, Jack Dixon, Ashton Hewitt, Sam Davies, Rhodri Williams, Brok Harris, Richard Hibbard, Lloyd Fairbrother, Joe Davies, Ben Carter, Matthew Screech, Ben Fry, Huw Taylor
Ellis Shipp, Greg Bateman , Chris Coleman, Joe Maksymiw, Dan Baker, Luke Baldwin, Josh Lewis, Connor Edwards
Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing that team in action. Then I saw they were playing Leinster.Sandydragon wrote:I have a feeling that game is best viewed from behind the sofa.Wallpaperman wrote:Screech starts at 6 for the Dragons tomorrow, in a back row with Huw Taylor and Ben Fry. For one reason or another they are missing Ross Moriarty, Harrison Keddie, Aaron Wainwright, Taine Basham and Ollie Griffiths in the back row, How unlucky is that ?
The new Argentinian scrum half doesn’t make the 22, but Jordan Williams is back at full back and Jonah Holmes returns on the wing. Exciting to see Aneurin Owen get his first start, at 13. Also looking forward to seeing how Ben Carter goes in the second row - he has made a very impressive start for a 19 year old. Dan Baker is on the bench.
Full 23 is:
Jordan Williams, Jonah Holmes, Aneurin Owen, Jack Dixon, Ashton Hewitt, Sam Davies, Rhodri Williams, Brok Harris, Richard Hibbard, Lloyd Fairbrother, Joe Davies, Ben Carter, Matthew Screech, Ben Fry, Huw Taylor
Ellis Shipp, Greg Bateman , Chris Coleman, Joe Maksymiw, Dan Baker, Luke Baldwin, Josh Lewis, Connor Edwards
Chance for a few youngsters to shine, but they are definitely second favourites !Son of Mathonwy wrote:Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing that team in action. Then I saw they were playing Leinster.Sandydragon wrote:I have a feeling that game is best viewed from behind the sofa.Wallpaperman wrote:Screech starts at 6 for the Dragons tomorrow, in a back row with Huw Taylor and Ben Fry. For one reason or another they are missing Ross Moriarty, Harrison Keddie, Aaron Wainwright, Taine Basham and Ollie Griffiths in the back row, How unlucky is that ?
The new Argentinian scrum half doesn’t make the 22, but Jordan Williams is back at full back and Jonah Holmes returns on the wing. Exciting to see Aneurin Owen get his first start, at 13. Also looking forward to seeing how Ben Carter goes in the second row - he has made a very impressive start for a 19 year old. Dan Baker is on the bench.
Full 23 is:
Jordan Williams, Jonah Holmes, Aneurin Owen, Jack Dixon, Ashton Hewitt, Sam Davies, Rhodri Williams, Brok Harris, Richard Hibbard, Lloyd Fairbrother, Joe Davies, Ben Carter, Matthew Screech, Ben Fry, Huw Taylor
Ellis Shipp, Greg Bateman , Chris Coleman, Joe Maksymiw, Dan Baker, Luke Baldwin, Josh Lewis, Connor Edwards
S4C have wisely chosen to show the other 3 matches, not this one.Wallpaperman wrote:Chance for a few youngsters to shine, but they are definitely second favourites !Son of Mathonwy wrote:Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing that team in action. Then I saw they were playing Leinster.Sandydragon wrote: I have a feeling that game is best viewed from behind the sofa.
Very sensible. I’ve just cancelled my Premie Sport subscription so I might watch one last game on there or just save myself the pain and watch one of the others on S4C!Son of Mathonwy wrote:S4C have wisely chosen to show the other 3 matches, not this one.Wallpaperman wrote:Chance for a few youngsters to shine, but they are definitely second favourites !Son of Mathonwy wrote: Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing that team in action. Then I saw they were playing Leinster.
Yup, there'll be no pleasure in this one.Sandydragon wrote:Very sensible. I’ve just cancelled my Premie Sport subscription so I might watch one last game on there or just save myself the pain and watch one of the others on S4C!Son of Mathonwy wrote:S4C have wisely chosen to show the other 3 matches, not this one.Wallpaperman wrote: Chance for a few youngsters to shine, but they are definitely second favourites !