[2021 Six Nations] Scotland vs Wales (13/02/21)

[TRF_Olyy]

 

[Oliver Madden]

Interesting game this one after the results at the weekend. Whoever wins really gives themselves a good shot at the championship. if Scotland really are the real deal they should be winning this one but they’ve flattered to deceive before. There won’t be more than a score in this one.

 

[AlRums]

I do fancy Scotland for this one

 

[Welsh Exile]

Would love to see Jarrod Evans on the bench at least for this one but there’s no chance of that sadly. Shame Johnny Williams and Tomos Williams won’t be available.

You have to fancy Scotland obviously but it’s a 50/50 game in my opinion.

 

[Reiser99]

Wales definitely didn't play great and if Ireland had had 15 men they would have lost.
Scotland were definitely the better team and should have scored more.

If teams play like they did last week then Scotland, but they really need to convert more chances.

 

[AlRums]

Lydiate plus four out of game

Wales rugby press conference live as new call-ups considered

The latest injury news and developments from the Wales Six Nations camp as coach Wayne Pivac makes some final team selection decisions ahead of announcing the side on Thursday

www.walesonline.co.uk

 

[Reiser99]

Lydiate plus four out of game

Wales rugby press conference live as new call-ups considered

The latest injury news and developments from the Wales Six Nations camp as coach Wayne Pivac makes some final team selection decisions ahead of announcing the side on Thursday

www.walesonline.co.uk

Not surprised unfortunately, looked bad at the time. Got to feel for him as most people including himself probably didn't think he'd get another shot.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Lydiate plus four out of game

Wales rugby press conference live as new call-ups considered

The latest injury news and developments from the Wales Six Nations camp as coach Wayne Pivac makes some final team selection decisions ahead of announcing the side on Thursday

www.walesonline.co.uk

Yeah no surprises there. Such a shame for Lydiate. Doubt we’ll see him in the red shirt again. Even more gutted for Ospreys as we’ve been playing some half decent rugby recently and look like a half decent rugby side again and he’s been crucial but we’ll have to make do.

Hopefully Tomos can get back for the England game but I’m not holding my breath. I’d be bringing in Webb now but then I would e had him in over Hardy every day of the week.

 

[Jimcardiff]

missing this trip like Mad , would have been in Glasgow by Tuesday then Edinburgh Friday for the weekend, could it be 2 on the trot for the Scots , when did that last happen.

 

[Welsh Exile]

So Pivac is calling up Lloyd Williams, apparently. So this means 1 of 2 things, imo.

1) He actuallly thinks Rhys Webb is the 5th best scrum half in Wales

2) Hes being punished for what he said after being left out of the squad.

Either way a terrible decision. I would’ve also preferred Shane Lewis Hughes to be called up instead of Botham and Kieran Williams instead of Halaholo.

 

[AlRums]

I'm expecting a relatively unchanged Scots team

 

[Welsh Exile]

I'm expecting a relatively unchanged Scots team

So am I. Wales’ pack won’t change either and the only changes we’ll make in the backs will be due to injuries.

 

[Jimcardiff]

got to get the selection right on this one ,Grand Slam decider see

 

[MikeTheNative]

North is out which surely means Watkins and Tompkins start. I know Halaholo is in the squad but I can't see him going straight into the team.

North set to miss Scotland match

George North will have to wait for his 100th Wales cap after being ruled out of Saturday's match against Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[MikeTheNative]

Wales: Leigh Halfpenny; Louis Rees-Zammit, Nick Tompkins, Owen Watkin, Liam Williams; Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies, Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Tomas Francis, Adam Beard, Alun Wyn Jones (capt), Aaron Wainwright, Justin Tipuric, Taulupe Faletau.

Replacements: Elliot Dee, Rhodri Jones, Leon Brown, Will Rowlands, James Botham, Kieran Hardy, Callum Sheedy, Willis Halaholo.

Injuries have really hit hard. No Navidi is a loss, pack is dearly missing ball carriers now, completely new centre partnership with an uncapped player on the bench. Liam Williams being back is step up, unless he does something stupid (there's a good chance of that). Tompkins at 12 really chances the back dynamics though, interesting to see if Wales change how they play at all.

 

[Reiser99]

At least you've got an injuries excuse for a 'meh' team...

 

[MikeTheNative]

At least you've got an injuries excuse for a 'meh' team...

Still doesn't make the feeling of getting beat by Scotland any better.

 

[Reiser99]

Still doesn't make the feeling of getting beat by Scotland any better.

Know that feeling all to well...

 

[noah_jo]

When's the Scotland squad out?

 

[Reiser99]

Scotland make three changes for Wales

Blade Thomson, James Lang and Darcy Graham come into the Scotland XV for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Wales at Murrayfield.

www.bbc.co.uk

Redpath out through injury which is a shame for him. 3 changes in total injury related. Still think Scotland should win though.