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[RWC2023] Wales vs Fiji (10/09/2023)
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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 1141824" data-attributes="member: 13739"><p>Certainly. Looking forward to it still. Could be a cracking game.</p><p></p><p>Historically I'd suggest that Wales need to keep the game tight and force scrum/maul pens, biding their time until the Fijian's tire/get frustrated then open the game up in the last quarter. Recent evidence suggests that's unlikely to work as effectively anymore with Fiji possessing a strong scrum/lineout and improved self control with a willingness to play pragmatic rugby when needed until opportunities arise to use their lethal strike runners.</p><p></p><p>I think Gats will still look to pressurise Fiji, but Wales don't have the front 5 to overly trouble Fiji, with our options at tighthead especially poor.</p><p></p><p>It'll be interesting to see if Faletau comes straight into the side at 8 with Wainwright switching to blindise. Will Lake start at hooker for his power game, or does Dee retain his place due to his excellent lineout throwing? In the backs, I could see Gats opting for a jumbo combination of Johnny Williams, George North and Mason Grady at 12, 13 and 14 to try and combat the likes of Radrada, Tuisova (if he playes) etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 1141824, member: 13739"] Certainly. Looking forward to it still. Could be a cracking game. Historically I'd suggest that Wales need to keep the game tight and force scrum/maul pens, biding their time until the Fijian's tire/get frustrated then open the game up in the last quarter. Recent evidence suggests that's unlikely to work as effectively anymore with Fiji possessing a strong scrum/lineout and improved self control with a willingness to play pragmatic rugby when needed until opportunities arise to use their lethal strike runners. I think Gats will still look to pressurise Fiji, but Wales don't have the front 5 to overly trouble Fiji, with our options at tighthead especially poor. It'll be interesting to see if Faletau comes straight into the side at 8 with Wainwright switching to blindise. Will Lake start at hooker for his power game, or does Dee retain his place due to his excellent lineout throwing? In the backs, I could see Gats opting for a jumbo combination of Johnny Williams, George North and Mason Grady at 12, 13 and 14 to try and combat the likes of Radrada, Tuisova (if he playes) etc. [/QUOTE]
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