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All Blacks 42 v Wales 9 FT. Saturday 19 June 2010 - Dunedin.
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<blockquote data-quote="Thingimubob" data-source="post: 324068" data-attributes="member: 20956"><p>Tbh, you're harsh on the guy. I'm not sure anyone has actually described him as 'brilliant' in his games for Wales, more that he;s been solid. I see what you mean about age shouldn't be used as an excuse, and like you said there's plenty of other superb players who have all performed at that young age. What you said about Dagg is interesting though - even though he is a bit older than Prydie, a debut is a debut and he was superb vs Ireland. But if you think about it, what kind of experience has Dagg had in comparison to Prydie? I wikipedia'd Dagg and he's played for NZ U19's, NZ Sevens, played for Hawkes Bay in the Air New Zealand Cup since 2006 and played for the Highlanders in 2 Super 14 Tournaments. Hell of a preperation for International Rugby! And Prydie? Only 3 appearances for the Ospreys, only 2 of them starts (both in the LV Cup - which is really and truly a developmental competition which is played when the international stars are away). Considering that Prydie was playing Rugby at the same level as I do for his school in Bridgend (I'm the same age as him, and I have actually played against him I think) and hasn't even played for the Wales u20s team, it's a fair bit different to Isreal Dagg!</p><p>I do see your point that age shouldn't be an excuse, but it's personally think it's harsh to call him ''overrated'' just yet! I was quite sceptical when he was picked for his 2nd caps against South Africa - I thought Will Harries who had been on fire for the Dragons, and already had Guinness Premiership, Magners League and Heinken Cup experience to his name, should have been picked. Prydie proved me wrong with a solid defensive performance, showing his good kicking game and also showing he's a good finisher too. I don't think he's ready to be a regular starter for Wales (tbf if all our wingers had been fot then he wouldn;t have started vs South Africa or the All Blacks) because he badly needs to play week-in week-out top class rugby for one of the Welsh regions. Playing for the Wales u20s would be help too!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Thingimubob, post: 324068, member: 20956"] Tbh, you're harsh on the guy. I'm not sure anyone has actually described him as 'brilliant' in his games for Wales, more that he;s been solid. I see what you mean about age shouldn't be used as an excuse, and like you said there's plenty of other superb players who have all performed at that young age. What you said about Dagg is interesting though - even though he is a bit older than Prydie, a debut is a debut and he was superb vs Ireland. But if you think about it, what kind of experience has Dagg had in comparison to Prydie? I wikipedia'd Dagg and he's played for NZ U19's, NZ Sevens, played for Hawkes Bay in the Air New Zealand Cup since 2006 and played for the Highlanders in 2 Super 14 Tournaments. Hell of a preperation for International Rugby! And Prydie? Only 3 appearances for the Ospreys, only 2 of them starts (both in the LV Cup - which is really and truly a developmental competition which is played when the international stars are away). Considering that Prydie was playing Rugby at the same level as I do for his school in Bridgend (I'm the same age as him, and I have actually played against him I think) and hasn't even played for the Wales u20s team, it's a fair bit different to Isreal Dagg! I do see your point that age shouldn't be an excuse, but it's personally think it's harsh to call him ''overrated'' just yet! I was quite sceptical when he was picked for his 2nd caps against South Africa - I thought Will Harries who had been on fire for the Dragons, and already had Guinness Premiership, Magners League and Heinken Cup experience to his name, should have been picked. Prydie proved me wrong with a solid defensive performance, showing his good kicking game and also showing he's a good finisher too. I don't think he's ready to be a regular starter for Wales (tbf if all our wingers had been fot then he wouldn;t have started vs South Africa or the All Blacks) because he badly needs to play week-in week-out top class rugby for one of the Welsh regions. Playing for the Wales u20s would be help too! [/QUOTE]
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