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[2015 Six Nations] Wales
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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 704854" data-attributes="member: 13739"><p>I think this should be our top priority. We need an out and out lineout specialist to partner AWJ, and with Ian Evans off the radar at Bristol, Charteris is the clear choice.</p><p></p><p>The lineout is by far Wales' biggest problem area, it scuppers numerous try scoring field positions every match, as well as handing the opposition chances. It's been a problem for years, and needs sorting (to at least an acceptable level) in time for the WC.</p><p></p><p>A partnership of AWJ and Ball/Davies doesn't give us a great lineout jumping option. AWJ isn't terrible, but he's more of an extra option, than a main one. Ball and Davies are front options really. Warburton and Faletau are good tail jumpers, but we're missing the crucial middle jumper.</p><p></p><p>This would also sway me when it comes to selecting hooker when everyone's fit. I'd pick a fit Ken Owens ahead of Hibbard every day of the week. He's our best throwing hooker, and that's the main priority for Wales. I know that's not a realistic option against England, but later in the championship I'd bring Owens back into the starting 15.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 704854, member: 13739"] I think this should be our top priority. We need an out and out lineout specialist to partner AWJ, and with Ian Evans off the radar at Bristol, Charteris is the clear choice. The lineout is by far Wales' biggest problem area, it scuppers numerous try scoring field positions every match, as well as handing the opposition chances. It's been a problem for years, and needs sorting (to at least an acceptable level) in time for the WC. A partnership of AWJ and Ball/Davies doesn't give us a great lineout jumping option. AWJ isn't terrible, but he's more of an extra option, than a main one. Ball and Davies are front options really. Warburton and Faletau are good tail jumpers, but we're missing the crucial middle jumper. This would also sway me when it comes to selecting hooker when everyone's fit. I'd pick a fit Ken Owens ahead of Hibbard every day of the week. He's our best throwing hooker, and that's the main priority for Wales. I know that's not a realistic option against England, but later in the championship I'd bring Owens back into the starting 15. [/QUOTE]
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