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dullonien
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Yeh they certainly did. Palu in an exceptionl player. He always crosses the advantage line, and he's strong enough to stand on his feet and offload the ball.
The partership between the four players you mentioned Shtove was exceptional in the second test. Should be an end to the Giteau at 9 experiment, although it did show he can take over if necessary if something happened to Gregan.
It's the kind of combinations Wales are sorely lacking at the moment, but fingers crossed; something they can build in the runup to the World Cup.
I'm not as convinced that Stephen Jones is a shoe-in at 10. He's been off form for Wales the past year and doesn't seem to offer anything Hook doesn't imo. I also don't like Hook at 12, he just isn't as effective and an on form Henson is way above him in the inside centre spot.
12 has been such an important position for Wales over the years, it's the way alot of the current squad were bought up to play when Graham Henry, Steve Hansen and Mike Ruddock were in power (obviouly masterminded by Scott Johnson). Henson is the guy who fit's the bill perfectly, Wales need him back to his sublime best. Will that happen, only he knows (maybe).
Gareth Thomas is so inspirational it's hard to leave him out, but Kevin Morgan adds something in attack, therefore it's waying up the pro's of both. I wouldn't mind either to be honest (as long as Morgan doesn't kick aimlessly like he has done in the past).
The partership between the four players you mentioned Shtove was exceptional in the second test. Should be an end to the Giteau at 9 experiment, although it did show he can take over if necessary if something happened to Gregan.
It's the kind of combinations Wales are sorely lacking at the moment, but fingers crossed; something they can build in the runup to the World Cup.
I'm not as convinced that Stephen Jones is a shoe-in at 10. He's been off form for Wales the past year and doesn't seem to offer anything Hook doesn't imo. I also don't like Hook at 12, he just isn't as effective and an on form Henson is way above him in the inside centre spot.
12 has been such an important position for Wales over the years, it's the way alot of the current squad were bought up to play when Graham Henry, Steve Hansen and Mike Ruddock were in power (obviouly masterminded by Scott Johnson). Henson is the guy who fit's the bill perfectly, Wales need him back to his sublime best. Will that happen, only he knows (maybe).
Gareth Thomas is so inspirational it's hard to leave him out, but Kevin Morgan adds something in attack, therefore it's waying up the pro's of both. I wouldn't mind either to be honest (as long as Morgan doesn't kick aimlessly like he has done in the past).