Regarding Yapp, from what I've heard he took care of his opposite against Castres and had a pretty good game. His best asset is the ability to cover loosehead and tighthead. Stodds has looked rather dangerous attacking, lets see him step it up with the tackles.
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Not really the way he's been playing at Wasps though Bullit. He's even been offloading and running at space instead of opposition players, shock! I'm not saying he's a great player, as he's not really, but he's the best option we have to provide good go-forward ball, something Ryan Jones and Jon Thomas haven't been doing all that much recently. Warburton will also be key to his possible success, as he's simply awesome at getting to every ruck first and supporting the guy with the ball. He prooved it against the two best opensides in the world in McCaw and Pockok in the AI's, and I think he'll proove it again in this match. Lydiate aint half bad at doing the same thing either, so expect plenty of support for Powell who can concentrate on what he does best, running with the ball.
If it doesn't work out, there are two players capable of replacing him on the bench. The risk of starting Powell is worth it imo, and the new interpretations at the breakdown suit his gamestyle.
Lineouts may be one of the biggest things to determine the winner of this match. Neither side are certain of going well in this aspect of the game with both Hartley and Rees prone to displays of poor throwing. England have lost Lawes and Croft, their main two jumpers, whilst Wales' jumpers tend to have plenty of problems in most matches. Both teams may perform fine here (Wales showed that their lineout can perform v SA in the Autumn), but both could be useless aswell.
If it doesn't work out, there are two players capable of replacing him on the bench. The risk of starting Powell is worth it imo, and the new interpretations at the breakdown suit his gamestyle.
Lineouts may be one of the biggest things to determine the winner of this match. Neither side are certain of going well in this aspect of the game with both Hartley and Rees prone to displays of poor throwing. England have lost Lawes and Croft, their main two jumpers, whilst Wales' jumpers tend to have plenty of problems in most matches. Both teams may perform fine here (Wales showed that their lineout can perform v SA in the Autumn), but both could be useless aswell.
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Andy Powell has been playing well but he makes poor decisions and is one dimensional (Still not convinced by Wales backrow). I think playing Hook at 15 is completely wasting his talents. The props still look quite good but England should have the upper hand. Wales' backs are all great individual players but the only proper creative one is playing at 15 and I think that could also hinder Roberts who could have been a major weapon to Wales.
England's backrow is very strange and Haskell is not a 7. I think Deacon is playing well and that will help Hartley's poor throw but the Second rows are not brilliant ball carriers. I think Youngs is brilliant and he will show Phillips what a popper scrum half does. Centre is a weakness for England and even their positioning can be very narrow. I don't rate Hape and Tindall still struggles to pass. The backline is very good though and I think their links are impressive.
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England's backrow is very strange and Haskell is not a 7. I think Deacon is playing well and that will help Hartley's poor throw but the Second rows are not brilliant ball carriers. I think Youngs is brilliant and he will show Phillips what a popper scrum half does. Centre is a weakness for England and even their positioning can be very narrow. I don't rate Hape and Tindall still struggles to pass. The backline is very good though and I think their links are impressive.
England by 7
You've nailed it Dull. Wales and England have similar strengths and weaknesses through injuries.
Good analysis off ScrumV by Gwyn Jones:
I am looking forward to seeing what Foxy will try with Tindall.
Good analysis off ScrumV by Gwyn Jones:
I am looking forward to seeing what Foxy will try with Tindall.
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Paul is solid, I have no worries about him. Mitchell is young, but hopefully he will take this opportunity. I wish Eifion was fit though, what a massive player. Sheridan and Eifion in a scrum must be painful.
Mitchell played in NZ this year against Woodcock, and if I remember rightly, did a decent job.
We might gain an edge at scrum-time. Might not. We might get an edge at line-out. Might not...
If Warburton doesn't best Haskell, if Davies and Jones aren't a better pair of locks than Palmer and Deacon, then I am a gypsy's uncle. I expect to lose the breakdown and loose collisions. And that I think could kill us.
If Warburton doesn't best Haskell, if Davies and Jones aren't a better pair of locks than Palmer and Deacon, then I am a gypsy's uncle. I expect to lose the breakdown and loose collisions. And that I think could kill us.
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Love Gwyn Jones' leaving statement of Youngs. 'Infact his instincts are so good, he's probably Welsh!' :lol:
Also very interesting analasys of how the Ospreys deal with the pick and drive game, very clever that!
Looks as if Gatland is using this game as a way to give Byrne the kick up the backside that he needs. Risky, but could pay off when he does come off the bench later on in the game.
Also very interesting analasys of how the Ospreys deal with the pick and drive game, very clever that!
Looks as if Gatland is using this game as a way to give Byrne the kick up the backside that he needs. Risky, but could pay off when he does come off the bench later on in the game.
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Centres, Deacon, Sheridan and the bench make me sad. THe rest of the team looks pretty nice and to be honest although there are better choices than that lot, they still aren't terrible.
Are we sure that it's Wood 6 Haskell 7 and not a BBC typo? Their rugby articles are pretty dire when it comes to proof-reading normally.
Are we sure that it's Wood 6 Haskell 7 and not a BBC typo? Their rugby articles are pretty dire when it comes to proof-reading normally.
around january time when wales were getting all their players back, we had a sorted pack and a whole host of backs that were injured for the autumn internationals, i thought we were honestly going to win the six nations. with the return of henson, i thought gatland may for the first time ever be able to choose the strongest wales side there is. but without a front row and a host of injuries to the backs, i look at the wales team and wince, knowing that by the end of the year wales will be back at square one after a miserable six nations and world cup.
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Well to be honest, no real surprises in the Welsh lineup except for NO-PASS Stoddard. I can see a whole host of runners going his way, tackling isn't his strong point (which is strange cause he aint that "small"). As previously stated that back 3 look very attacking but will be hoping to god the pack and centres tackle like mad, otherwise there will be a lot of tried leaked. Gonna be a very very interesting game. Subs look very strong for us for once, so i expect them to come on from 60 mins on.
At first i was very pessimistic regarding the game (and the tournament in general due to to the injuries) but the closer it gets to game time (and SCRUM V analysis - okay will be biased but it gives us doubters hope) I do feel we can pip it.
Minimise handling errors, and tighten up set pieces then we should be okay (IF ONLY THINGS WERE THAT EASY
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At first i was very pessimistic regarding the game (and the tournament in general due to to the injuries) but the closer it gets to game time (and SCRUM V analysis - okay will be biased but it gives us doubters hope) I do feel we can pip it.
Minimise handling errors, and tighten up set pieces then we should be okay (IF ONLY THINGS WERE THAT EASY
)why does everyone continue to underate sheridan he has proved he is not bad and is certainly our best choice at loosehead until marler is older
i love the customary 'my scrums better then yours' ******* contest... since im english ill **** for the english. Our front row will rinse up
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I don't think anyone has. What has been said is that Sheridan is not as a great of a scrummager as he is made out to be. He is a powerful forward and should not be written off.
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Everyone is underestimating Wood/just expecting him to not put up a fight
He's like Tom Croft but a 7, imo
Top work in the lineout, and great in general play.
I'm not sure what to think about this match,
When you look at our team, compared to last year:
Foden > Armitage
Ashton > Monye
Tindall > Tait
Hape < Flood (but Floods playing 10 now so negates it)
Cueto = Cueto
Flood > Wilkinson
Youngs > Care
Easter = Easter
Wood > Moody
Haskell = Haskell
Palmer > Borthwick
Deacon = Shaw (Shaw is on better form these days, but going on his performance last year, and Deacons relatively decent form)
Cole > Wilson
Harley = Hartley
Sheridan > Payne
The team is improved in almost all positions.
The Welsh team has changed a lot as well, but a lot of it isn't necessarily for the better
Byrne for Hook
James for Stoddart
Hook for Davies
Cooper for Philips
Adam Jones for Mitchell
Charteris for Davies
Williams for Rees
Powell, Williams, Jones for Lydiate, Warburton, Powell
I think England will win
He's like Tom Croft but a 7, imo
Top work in the lineout, and great in general play.
I'm not sure what to think about this match,
When you look at our team, compared to last year:
Foden > Armitage
Ashton > Monye
Tindall > Tait
Hape < Flood (but Floods playing 10 now so negates it)
Cueto = Cueto
Flood > Wilkinson
Youngs > Care
Easter = Easter
Wood > Moody
Haskell = Haskell
Palmer > Borthwick
Deacon = Shaw (Shaw is on better form these days, but going on his performance last year, and Deacons relatively decent form)
Cole > Wilson
Harley = Hartley
Sheridan > Payne
The team is improved in almost all positions.
The Welsh team has changed a lot as well, but a lot of it isn't necessarily for the better
Byrne for Hook
James for Stoddart
Hook for Davies
Cooper for Philips
Adam Jones for Mitchell
Charteris for Davies
Williams for Rees
Powell, Williams, Jones for Lydiate, Warburton, Powell
I think England will win
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Head to head, I'd say:
Foden > Hook as a Fullback, although Hook is a better player.
Ashton > Stoddart
Tindall < Roberts
Hapes < Davies
Cueto < Shane
Flood = Jones
Youngs > Phillips
Sheridan = James
Hartley < Rees (Though not by much)
Cole > Mitchell
Deacon < Davies
Palmer < AWJ
Haskell < Lydiate
Wood < Warburton
Easter > Powelly
5 for England, 2 drawn, 8 for Wales. I may be slightly bias (AWJ>Palmer, Lydiate>Haskell, Rees>Hartley, ect. could go either way, dependant on your viewpoint) but I'm saying that may well reflect in the scoreline. Hopefully. C'mon Wales!
Foden > Hook as a Fullback, although Hook is a better player.
Ashton > Stoddart
Tindall < Roberts
Hapes < Davies
Cueto < Shane
Flood = Jones
Youngs > Phillips
Sheridan = James
Hartley < Rees (Though not by much)
Cole > Mitchell
Deacon < Davies
Palmer < AWJ
Haskell < Lydiate
Wood < Warburton
Easter > Powelly
5 for England, 2 drawn, 8 for Wales. I may be slightly bias (AWJ>Palmer, Lydiate>Haskell, Rees>Hartley, ect. could go either way, dependant on your viewpoint) but I'm saying that may well reflect in the scoreline. Hopefully. C'mon Wales!
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