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[2025 Six Nations] Wales vs Ireland - 22/02/25

I honestly don't see a good solution unfortunately. I know some Welsh fans just want to see any improvement, others desperately want a win to get the monkey off the back and some feel that Wales should accept some short term pain to build for the next WC and hope that by then the team has improved enough to stand a chance. I'm not sure what's best because Wales can't keep losing like this. As far as I can see, after this Wales have 2 games against Japan, then Argentina, Japan again, NZ and SA. At the moment, Japan are the only team they are likely to beat. However, I feel if they could beat Japan in the summer then it might give Wales some momentum to potentially upset Argentina. Unfortunately, only having Sherratt for the rest of the 6Ns makes it hard to build any combos. I guess under Sherratt the aim is just to try and win anything. Then hopefully a new coach can use the summer to try and get something in place for the autumn.
This is my point, Sherat will waste the rest of this 6N, the new coach will trial things in Japan, before the autumn trials... before you know it wales head into 2026 6N with 17 losses and they're having to take risks and are desperate for any type of win!!!

Why not give the interim Job to someone, on the proviso that they build toward 2027 RWC?!
 
Are you seriously saying Jarrod Evans is a 10 who 'fronts up' but 'falls off the odd tackle'?

I can promise you, as a Cardiff season ticket holder, who saw Evans week in week out, he is little more than a speed bump, Matthew Morgan esque.

He has what 9 caps, and 11 points, little more than 1 point per cap.

I agree defencive ability isn't top of the fly half list, but when you have to hide your 10 on the winge, and it disrupts your entire defence it's a problem. I've probably seen 80% of his professional appearances, and although I'd be happy with him at Cardoff, he will be nothing less than a liability against Ireland, I promise you!
Man, you talk so much **** sometimes. I've also watched every Cardiff/Blues game for the past 25+ years, so don't make out like you know better!

He was often leading the defensive line and getting his man down. Speed bump my arse!

If you want to criticise an element of his game, then criticise his kicking from hand, which along with many other options post Biggar, kacks distance.
 
Man, you talk so much **** sometimes. I've also watched every Cardiff/Blues game for the past 25+ years, so don't make out like you know better!

He was often leading the defensive line and getting his man down. Speed bump my arse!

If you want to criticise an element of his game, then criticise his kicking from hand, which along with many other options post Biggar, kacks distance.
Hahahaha

Firstly I criticised his kicking out of hand in my last post lol

Secondly, he did not lead a defencive line, he regularly hid out wide for Cardiff. The last front line tackle he made was a high shot on Johnny William's in 2022, who was already falling forward and essentially lost the win for Cardiff. The same way he tried to lose the game v Argentina in 2021.

You say you've seen him play, but you don't comment like you have ever seen him play.

Like Sheedy, he has consistently found himself lacking, both in his weaknesses and strengths.
 
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I'm not sure if you've ever coached before, but the first thing you do is consult with the players what is working and what isn't.

If I stepped in after a head and an attack coach departure, I'd rely on the players input leading up to match 1, 10 days from my introduction lol
Luckily literally nothing was working and they can start afresh then

It'll take some time to wash the putrid stench of Gatland off the side, but you've got to think they'll at least try
 
Luckily literally nothing was working and they can start afresh then

It'll take some time to wash the putrid stench of Gatland off the side, but you've got to think they'll at least try
I don't disagree with an overhaul, but why make those changes with 29 year old players who have already failed at this level? Why not take the same risk on younger players with a higher potential ceiling?
 
I don't disagree with an overhaul, but why make those changes with 29 year old players who have already failed at this level? Why not take the same risk on younger players with a higher potential ceiling?
I can see both sides. Giving experience is good, but you can also ruin a player if they are part of a losing team, especially in such a pivotal position. It's a bit different to say Italy in the 6Ns. People expected them to lose and so there was less pressure. Wales have been successful enough over the last decade that there is still the expectation that even if they aren't top 4 they should be able to put up a fight. Unless Wales beat Japan they will likely slip so far down the rankings they really will be unofficially T2 level. As I said, I don't see a good option right now, just the least **** and I guess experience is more likely to win you a match right now.
 
I don't think you can really judge a player based off of games 3/4 years ago. If it's a disaster then you can judge him on that. Tbf to JE he's added a couple of strings to his bow. Being 2nd choice at your club isn't such a bad thing when it's Marcus Smith either
 
What's Sam Davies up to these days? I seem to recall Valley Commando telling us all he was going to be a future legend in his uniquely aggressive way.

Last I heard he was in France looking at a potential Premiership move but I think he stayed out there? Presumably doesn't have enough caps to be selected?
Still in France. Meant to be doing well but he is, and never was, the answer (or even a credible option imo) for us.

Actually mate while you're here, how has Evans been doing this season in your humble opinion?
 
I can see both sides. Giving experience is good, but you can also ruin a player if they are part of a losing team, especially in such a pivotal position. It's a bit different to say Italy in the 6Ns. People expected them to lose and so there was less pressure. Wales have been successful enough over the last decade that there is still the expectation that even if they aren't top 4 they should be able to put up a fight. Unless Wales beat Japan they will likely slip so far down the rankings they really will be unofficially T2 level. As I said, I don't see a good option right now, just the least **** and I guess experience is more likely to win you a match right now.
I disagree, I think Wales will be officially tier 2.
 
I don't think you can really judge a player based off of games 3/4 years ago. If it's a disaster then you can judge him on that. Tbf to JE he's added a couple of strings to his bow. Being 2nd choice at your club isn't such a bad thing when it's Marcus Smith either
If you can't judge him off his performances 3 years ago, why has he been selected? He isn't pulling up trees at Quins. His defencive frailties aren't going to have improved since 22
 
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Firstly I criticised his kicking out of hand in my last post lol

Secondly, he did not lead a defencive line, he regularly hid out wide for Cardiff. The last front line tackle he made was a high shot on Johnny William's in 2022, who was already falling forward and essentially lost the win for Cardiff. The same way he tried to lose the game v Argentina in 2021.

You say you've seen him play, but you don't comment like you have ever seen him play.

Like Sheedy, he has consistently found himself lacking, both in his weaknesses and strengths.
I will disagree on his defence. Not saying he's a beast, but he wasn't a speedbump, and was never 'hidden on the wing' by Cardiff.

I'm setting myself up for him coming on as a replacement with Wales inexplicably leading by a point, only to miss a tackle and cost us the game aren't I!?
 
I will disagree on his defence. Not saying he's a beast, but he wasn't a speedbump, and was never 'hidden on the wing' by Cardiff.

I'm setting myself up for him coming on as a replacement with Wales inexplicably leading by a point, only to miss a tackle and cost us the game aren't I!?
I was thinking the same thing to be fair, I'm slating him for him to come on, make 3 linebreaks and for him to have a blinder lol
 
We will win by 25-30 points I think. Welsh will battle but emotion only gets so far and Ireland are ruthless at the moment. Wales rebuild is long term
 

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