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Comment on Wales Team vs England. 2012 6 Nations by Rob Gadd

Rob Gadd — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:49:54 +0000

Well that was constructive – We all know Ryan is playing weklll so the question is why is it not Lydiate making way for him… AWJ Is much better in the lineouts and lets be honest we need him back despite Ryan’s brilliance… And maybe we should have more faith in Mr Gatland as he has consistently proven us wrong – Ryan is on the bench so I think Gatland has a plan lest we forget that I would prefer for AWJ to start and have to come off than come on and have to go off – I think we need to see it as a very astute tactical manoeuvre by the Welsh management!

Comment on Wales Team vs England. 2012 6 Nations by Damo

Damo — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:36:46 +0000

Disgusting leaving Ryan out – there is no excuse – he has been in the form of his life despite being shifted about position and I watched AWJ at the Liberty Friday night and he is not International match fit! Ryan should feel very pissed off with Gatland for this the guy has stood out for me in both games and I would play him at hooker ahead of Owens because Ryan could probably do a better job. That is all!

Comment on Wales Team vs England. 2012 6 Nations by Rob Gadd

Rob Gadd — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:26:58 +0000

He provides more versatility – As in he covers more positions from the bench maybe AWJ Needs a run out as we will be needing him come the France game… Perhaps Gatland is being very tactical… Need to look at the plus side… No Andy Powell… Ryan provides cover of 2nd Row 8 and 6 – No other player offers that versatility from the bench for now!
Also – I would hardly call it it disgusting treatment – I am sure Gatland has spoken with Ryan at length about it – AWJ at the end of the day is a second row specialist and a better lineout technician than Ryan… I am sure Ryan has an important role to play in this match… I think the bigger question is why Lydiate not Ryan – Lydiate is awesome but Ryan is playing better at the moment!

Comment on Wales Team vs England. 2012 6 Nations by Rugby Nick

Rugby Nick — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:12:37 +0000

Agree Dyl. Presumably the coaches think that AWJ will be a big help at the lineout. AWJ front, Evans middle, Warburton back. It really needs Owens to hit his darts, something our hookers havent been doing so hard to blame ryan.

Around the pitch Ryan has been top draw twice now, probably the 2nd or 3rd best player on the park in both games, despite being in different positions. Odd to drop a player playing like that for someone who has done 1.5 games in a few months

Comment on Wales Team vs England. 2012 6 Nations by Dyl Riley

Dyl Riley — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:49:28 +0000

Disgusting treatment of Ryan Jones imo! He’s been amazing for us the last 2 matches and it should be AW Jones on the bench!

Comment on Andrew Bishop – is he really an international center? by NRL

NRL — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:27:05 +0000

Good post. He’s not a bad player.

Comment on Ospreys Team vs Aironi by Rugby Nick

Rugby Nick — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:21:10 +0000

Aironi change

Back row replacement Filippo Ferrarini is forced out from the game. His place on the bench will be taken by prop Luca Redolfini.

Comment on Cardiff Blues vs Ulster – the Teams by Rugby Nick

Rugby Nick — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:01:54 +0000

Latest update – Navidi has a hip injury, Martyn Williams starts at 7

Comment on Scott Johnson Leaves the Ospreys With Immediate Effect by Rugby Nick

Rugby Nick — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:34:56 +0000

Love the new broom sweeping out the dead wood. Not so sure about Tandy as head coach though

Comment on Scott Johnson Leaves the Ospreys With Immediate Effect by Chris

Chris — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:23:00 +0000

Yipee.