[2014 EOYT] Wales vs Fiji

[ratsapprentice]

Yes. He was released by RM, he is expected to sign a central contract to play for the Ospreys.

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Yes. He was released by RM, he is expected to sign a central contract to play for the Ospreys.

Not necessarily. Seems there is a few hurdles to cross first.

 

[Flyingdolphins]

Fiji team.

1. Campese Ma'afu
2. Sunia Koto
3. Manasa Saulo
4. Leone Nakarawa
5. Api Ratuniyarawa
6. Dominiko Waqaniburotu
7. Akapusi Qera
8. Masi Matadigo
9. Nikola Matawalu
10. Josh Matavesi
11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma
12. Nemani Nadolo
13. Vereniki Goneva
14. Waisea Nayacalevu
15. Metuisela Talebula

Reserves.
16. Talepati tuamaitoga
17. Jerry Yanuyanutawa
18. Isei Colati
19. Tevita Cavubati
20. Malakai Ravulo
21. Henry Seniloli
22. Jonetani Ralulu
23. Timoci Nagusa

Fiji to win by 10+

 

[TheSaffycen]

Yes. He was released by RM, he is expected to sign a central contract to play for the Ospreys.

Brilliant for Welsh rugby. Or Saracens could sign him....

 

[SelimNiai]

Matavesi at 10? Has he ever played there before?

 

[Flyingdolphins]

Yeah against Wales in 2010 when Fiji drew Wales and against Scotland too.

I hear he also play a bit there when he was with Worcester and now with Ospereys too

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Surprised Goneva couldn't play last weekend due to Visa issues.

 

[Flyingdolphins]

Maybe the French didn't want him playing ey.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

That's it would he have been able to play for Leicester in a Champions cup game against Toulon if it was earlier?

Can someone clear that up for me?

 

[Flyingdolphins]

Not if he's in the squad during the Test games month. IRB policy means his club has to release him and during that he has to train and live in the same Hotel with the Fiji team. This helps team cohesion and it's especially vital since unlike the tier one teams Fiji only have less time together to prepare and if players had to consistently leave for club duties on top of that it really makes it near impossible to form team bonds.

 

[TRF_Cymro]

@Flyingdolphins stop double posting please.

 

[Flyingdolphins]

What do u mean???

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Posting back to back. Look it up in Google.

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Stories this morning from the Welsh camp said that Priestland needed convincing to carry on playing this week, as he almost packed in. Worries me slightly if this is the case. Gatland has asked the supposedly boo boys to stop, but sorry Warren when you are paying silly money for tickets, fans should be allowed to voice their opinion in a civilised manner. People wouldn't boo if he was in form or good enough for the Welsh jersey. At present he is neither.

 

[Thingimubob]

Posting back to back. Look it up in Google.

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Stories this morning from the Welsh camp said that Priestland needed convincing to carry on playing this week, as he almost packed in. Worries me slightly if this is the case. Gatland has asked the supposedly boo boys to stop, but sorry Warren when you are paying silly money for tickets, fans should be allowed to voice their opinion in a civilised manner. People wouldn't boo if he was in form or good enough for the Welsh jersey. At present he is neither.

Did anyone here actually hear the booing? There was a collective groan in the pub I was in, didn't hear any booing over the TV though.

Not that up for booing a player as he's coming on, seems a bit harsh as no matter his form. I mean the guy isn't ever going to turn down the opportunity to play for Wales!

Still, there's at least 2 fit fly-halves who should be in the squad ahead of him, possibly 3. Baffling how he was picked, not even like his Scarlets form has been any good.

I'm actually terrified that he is the only "proper" goal kicker in the starting 15. His goal kicking has been atrocious at times this season!

 

[Jaguares]

Fiji by 1

 

[Flyingdolphins]

Posting back to back. Look it up in Google.

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Stories this morning from the Welsh camp said that Priestland needed convincing to carry on playing this week, as he almost packed in. Worries me slightly if this is the case. Gatland has asked the supposedly boo boys to stop, but sorry Warren when you are paying silly money for tickets, fans should be allowed to voice their opinion in a civilised manner. People wouldn't boo if he was in form or good enough for the Welsh jersey. At present he is neither.

I know what it means and I didn't post back to back and I've double checked it. Don't accuse someone without double checking dumb assss

 

[TRF_Cymro]

I know what it means and I didn't post back to back and I've double checked it. Don't accuse someone without double checking dumb assss

Oh dear ... I merged your post. It was back to back. Posted within 1 min of each other. Don't call me stupid either. Stay on topic.

 

[Big Ewis]

I know what it means and I didn't post back to back and I've double checked it. Don't accuse someone without double checking dumb assss

come on man, you're a good poster, no need for gratuitous insults. Look, what's your favorite pizza toppings ?

 

[Flyingdolphins]

Oh dear ... I merged your post. It was back to back. Posted within 1 min of each other. Don't call me stupid either. Stay on topic.

Fair enough bro. I'm sorry for calling you stupid. My bad.

come on man, you're a good poster, no need for gratuitous insults. Look, what's your favorite pizza toppings ?

I've apologised to him bro.

 

[Thingimubob]

Has Matesvesi played 10 at all for the ospreys? Can't say I've seen it, definitely doesn't look like a 10 to me anymore anyway!