Japan v Wales.

[Welsh Exile]

Sherratt be like:

 

[dullonien]

Hoping that if we don't collapse again we can win, but with such poor foundations (scrum under pressure, and a malfunctioning lineout), and conditions that we seemed to wilt in, I can easily see Japan winning again!

Hoping to see Plumtree, RMW, and Dan Edwards involved. Not sure how we fix the front 5 though. Also, please don't just box kick everything after 1 phase, it's just pathetic to watch. If we go down, at least go down fighting, not so scared of making a mistake that we just stop playing all together.

Sad times, please let it end!

 

[Welsh Exile]

Happy Edwards, Griffin and Freddie Thomas start but No Faletau. GTFO. (Edit, he’s injured but should still start)

Wales: Blair Murray; Tom Rogers, Johnny Williams, Ben Thomas, Josh Adams; Dan Edwards, Kieran Hardy; Nicky Smith, Dewi Lake (capt), Archie Griffin, Freddie Thomas, Teddy Williams, Alex Mann, Josh Macleod, Aaron Wainwright.

Replacements: Liam Belcher, Gareth Thomas, Chris Coleman, James Ratti, Taine Plumtree, Tommy Reffell, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Keelan Giles.

 

[dullonien]

This is a slightly better selection, but there's still so many elements I can't quite get my head around.

1. Plumtree had a great finish to the season, probably the form Welsh player during the run-in, and after an indifferent performance from Mann I don't understand why he's still starting.

2. Hardy really struggled last week, but I am hoping it was due to poor tactics, because he has been playing well of late for O's. Happy to see RMW on the bench though.

3. I cannot fathom why the same poor centre combo has been picked again. Williams clearly isn't a 13, and we have 2 available in the squad, so why not pick one! Thomas continues to flatter to decieve at 12. This must surely be his last chance to prove he can step up?

4. The bench makes no sense. Belcher rewarded after a really poor cameo last week of messing up most lineout throws when the best thrower in Wales (Dee) misses out! The 6:2 split didn't work, Reffell offers no impact, better to include a 10. I'm over the moon for Giles almost 10 years after missing out earning his first cap vs the same opposition, but he makes no sense on a 6:2 bench as he only covers one position. Page would surely be thr better choice given he covers centre and wing?

 

[dirty harry]

Sheratt once again proves not only is he not good enough for international rugby, but pro rugby is beyond him.

Let's be honest, last week Eddie Jones humiliated him, by dictating the build up, and making changes in game.

This week, will be warmer and more humid with a closed roof, I expect Wales to suffer worse than they did last week.

With all the same mistakes made in selection as last week, I dont see how Wales stand a chance, especially if @Welsh Exile spouts off early doors again!!!

 

[Welsh Exile]

Sheratt once again proves not only is he not good enough for international rugby, but pro rugby is beyond him.

Let's be honest, last week Eddie Jones humiliated him, by dictating the build up, and making changes in game.

This week, will be warmer and more humid with a closed roof, I expect Wales to suffer worse than they did last week.

With all the same mistakes made in selection as last week, I dont see how Wales stand a chance, especially if @Welsh Exile spouts off early doors again!!!

I think we’ll win.

 

[dirty harry]

Great start to the day, up and ready, cuppa on the sofa to realise KO is 06.50 not 06.00.

 

[BMatt]

I can't see an English language broadcast on iPlayer, just Welsh. I'll just have to learn Welsh in the next five minutes.

 

[dirty harry]

Is there anything more exciting than the electric Johnny williams flying down the wing...

Fml

 

[dirty harry]

How badly coached are Wales!!!

Ben Thomas loads into the defencive line 5m behind the rest, there seems to be panic at the ruck without Hardy directing.

 

[dirty harry]

Decent finish, but even on that turnover, the entirety of the welsh line stood flat, not one reloaded to come from a deeper position.

These are coaching issues

 

[dirty harry]

14 mins in, both teams look out on their feet. Thanks Eddie

 

[dirty harry]

Christ on a bike, the back 3 arent covering the back field, kicking is aimless, this is a **** show

 

[dirty harry]

Who would have thought, a 12 playing 13 isn't making good decisions in defence, if only we had learned from last week??

 

[dirty harry]

Josh ******* Adam's...

It bounced up for you, just retire already!!

 

[Welsh Exile]

What a joke penalty.

 

[dirty harry]

Ben Thomas cannot position himself on a rugby field ffs.

He's 30m deep and has had to take the ball on his knees 3 times. Adjust your position you useless twat

 

[dirty harry]

The absolute fear in every Welsh face when we get into the 22!!!!

 

[Welsh Exile]

WE’RE GOING TO WIN A GAME OF RUGBY

 

[BMatt]

WE'RE GOING TO WIN A GAME OF RUGBY

If Japan win I'll ask a mod to change your name to Japanese Exile.