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2014 Six Nations: Ireland vs Wales (Round 2)
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<blockquote data-quote="Mrs. Peter Quinn" data-source="post: 621320" data-attributes="member: 12190"><p>A topic of interest cropped up on Scrum V this week around the Wales gameplan:</p><p></p><p>Gwyn Jones whose views have never really chimed with my own was quite complacently suggesting that even though you know whats coming when you play Wales, it's nigh on impossible to stop and he followed up by saying that no northern hemipshere sides yet have been able to stop Wales and he doesn't see why that's going to change. He said that Southern hemisphere is a different matter. As usual on scrum V there was noone to pose a more nuanced and neutral account so it went unquestioned but it's an interesting topic nonetheless..</p><p></p><p>My view is that Wales can't afford to not try and add strings to their bow, simply because of recent success in the tournament. The fact is that the other nations, particularly England, Ireland and France, are getting better and really adding to their game . Each have been embedding new coaches, new outlooks and blooding new players in the last few years and are starting to build. From an England point of view we've built a pack which picks itself, and in the backs the areas of contention are becoming fewer.</p><p></p><p>Looking at Wales, I feel they should stay more open to bringing in players who don't fit the type. I've always liked the look of Eli Walker for example but can't think when he'll next get a shot. I guess Cuthbert has done little wrong, but Walker has a higher ceiling imo.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mrs. Peter Quinn, post: 621320, member: 12190"] A topic of interest cropped up on Scrum V this week around the Wales gameplan: Gwyn Jones whose views have never really chimed with my own was quite complacently suggesting that even though you know whats coming when you play Wales, it's nigh on impossible to stop and he followed up by saying that no northern hemipshere sides yet have been able to stop Wales and he doesn't see why that's going to change. He said that Southern hemisphere is a different matter. As usual on scrum V there was noone to pose a more nuanced and neutral account so it went unquestioned but it's an interesting topic nonetheless.. My view is that Wales can't afford to not try and add strings to their bow, simply because of recent success in the tournament. The fact is that the other nations, particularly England, Ireland and France, are getting better and really adding to their game . Each have been embedding new coaches, new outlooks and blooding new players in the last few years and are starting to build. From an England point of view we've built a pack which picks itself, and in the backs the areas of contention are becoming fewer. Looking at Wales, I feel they should stay more open to bringing in players who don't fit the type. I've always liked the look of Eli Walker for example but can't think when he'll next get a shot. I guess Cuthbert has done little wrong, but Walker has a higher ceiling imo. [/QUOTE]
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