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<blockquote data-quote="aussie_pride" data-source="post: 162233"><p>Interesting to hear your thoughts on the forwards. I absolutely agree about the problems in the hooking role and you make some great points about the back row. With regards to Charvis, Id like to see Sowden-Taylor come into the side and replace him. </p><p></p><p>With regards to Wales' halves and backline. Im not sure if many Welsh fans share the same view as me, but I do believe that Stephen Jones does look a shadow of the player he once was. I thought he was poor at the world cup and just seems to be lacking that little bit of flair that has become so essential for five-eighths to have in international rugby these days. I think James Hook is the future, although at present he is a horribly inconsistent player. I also wouldn't be disappointed to see Ceri Sweeney given a chance as I believe he is another player who is terribly underrated.</p><p></p><p>The half back position for me goes to Peel although Id seriously be tempted to play Mike Phillips. The centres for me are an area which needs to be addressed. I think Henson needs to be playing as many games for Wales as possible as he is Wales' match winner and talisman. Hes a quality player and I believe that if you throw him in the deep end and give him enough time, he will become on of the best centres in the world. I dont think hes matured as a player but I just get the feeling that if he can remain injury free, his best years are ahead of him. Im not sure who id pick to play at outside centre to be honest. Theres these elements about Tom Shanklin's game which seem to focus on braun rather than brains and also seems to fade as the match progresses. I just think Wales need someone at outside who is going to have a sustained impact. Whether that be Jamie Robinson or Tom James Im not sure. Wingers, for me should be Shane Williams and anyone but Mark Jones (who is a solid player but not an outstanding one). Id like Wales to pick another Aled Brew. For fullback...ill take everyones word for it and go for Stoddard. Also whats happened to Kevin Morgan...does he still get a look in these days?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aussie_pride, post: 162233"] Interesting to hear your thoughts on the forwards. I absolutely agree about the problems in the hooking role and you make some great points about the back row. With regards to Charvis, Id like to see Sowden-Taylor come into the side and replace him. With regards to Wales' halves and backline. Im not sure if many Welsh fans share the same view as me, but I do believe that Stephen Jones does look a shadow of the player he once was. I thought he was poor at the world cup and just seems to be lacking that little bit of flair that has become so essential for five-eighths to have in international rugby these days. I think James Hook is the future, although at present he is a horribly inconsistent player. I also wouldn't be disappointed to see Ceri Sweeney given a chance as I believe he is another player who is terribly underrated. The half back position for me goes to Peel although Id seriously be tempted to play Mike Phillips. The centres for me are an area which needs to be addressed. I think Henson needs to be playing as many games for Wales as possible as he is Wales' match winner and talisman. Hes a quality player and I believe that if you throw him in the deep end and give him enough time, he will become on of the best centres in the world. I dont think hes matured as a player but I just get the feeling that if he can remain injury free, his best years are ahead of him. Im not sure who id pick to play at outside centre to be honest. Theres these elements about Tom Shanklin's game which seem to focus on braun rather than brains and also seems to fade as the match progresses. I just think Wales need someone at outside who is going to have a sustained impact. Whether that be Jamie Robinson or Tom James Im not sure. Wingers, for me should be Shane Williams and anyone but Mark Jones (who is a solid player but not an outstanding one). Id like Wales to pick another Aled Brew. For fullback...ill take everyones word for it and go for Stoddard. Also whats happened to Kevin Morgan...does he still get a look in these days? [/QUOTE]
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