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[June Tests 2018] Argentina vs. Wales (16/06/2018)
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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 908769" data-attributes="member: 13739"><p>On the subject of Wales' strongest 23, assuming all players are fit and in peak form (red = nailed on, blue = likely, black = wide open):</p><p></p><p>01 <span style="color: #ff0000">Rob Evans</span></p><p>02 <span style="color: #0000ff">Ken Owens</span></p><p>03 Samson Lee</p><p>04 Cory Hill</p><p>05 <span style="color: #ff0000">AWJ</span></p><p>06 Ross Moriarty</p><p>07 James Davies</p><p>08 <span style="color: #ff0000">Taulupe Faletau</span></p><p></p><p>09 Gareth Davies</p><p>10 Rhys Patchell</p><p>11 Josh Adams</p><p>12 <span style="color: #0000ff">Hadleigh Parkes</span></p><p>13 <span style="color: #ff0000">Jon Davies</span></p><p>14 <span style="color: #0000ff">George North</span></p><p>15 Halam Amos</p><p></p><p>16 Elliot Dee</p><p>17 Nicky Smith</p><p>18 Dillon Lewis</p><p>19 Seb Davies</p><p>20 Justin Tipuric</p><p>21 Tomos Williams</p><p>22 Jarrod Evans</p><p>23 Liam Williams</p><p></p><p>Man that Back row is difficult! Despite still thinking that Tipuric is one of the most gifted players Wales have ever produced, I'm tempted to select James Davies alongside Moriarty and Faletau for his superior work in the tackle area (although I re-ordered that backrow multiple times with Warburton at 6 at one stage).</p><p></p><p>At the moment I've gone for Cory Hill to partner AWJ at lock, but I'm not 100% sure. After struggling to see it initially, I'm now convinced that Hill is good enough, but maybe he's too similar to AWJ in the way he plays. Maybe he's AWJ's successor, not his partner? If he can keep improving Seb Davies would maybe provide the more athletic balance to AWJ's workaholic nature. Or Adam Beard for that matter.</p><p></p><p>I've also gone for Halam Amos at fullback. It's between him and Sanjay for me, unless Halfpenny shows huge strides in his attacking play this season for the Scarlets. I love Sanjay, but I think Amos has a few more strings to his bow with his cultured left boot a real plus. However I think this has been influenced by Liam Williams' injury and forum issues this season, so if he returns to his best next season he could be back in prime position.</p><p></p><p>I know Jarrod Evans' inclusion on the bench will also raise some eyebrows. I still think Anscombe is too flakey, while I don't want Biggar anywhere near. Jarrod could be the perfect impact off the bench with his attacking game. Time will tell on this one though.....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 908769, member: 13739"] On the subject of Wales' strongest 23, assuming all players are fit and in peak form (red = nailed on, blue = likely, black = wide open): 01 [COLOR=#ff0000]Rob Evans[/COLOR] 02 [COLOR=#0000ff]Ken Owens[/COLOR] 03 Samson Lee 04 Cory Hill 05 [COLOR=#ff0000]AWJ[/COLOR] 06 Ross Moriarty 07 James Davies 08 [COLOR=#ff0000]Taulupe Faletau[/COLOR] 09 Gareth Davies 10 Rhys Patchell 11 Josh Adams 12 [COLOR=#0000ff]Hadleigh Parkes[/COLOR] 13 [COLOR=#ff0000]Jon Davies[/COLOR] 14 [COLOR=#0000ff]George North[/COLOR] 15 Halam Amos 16 Elliot Dee 17 Nicky Smith 18 Dillon Lewis 19 Seb Davies 20 Justin Tipuric 21 Tomos Williams 22 Jarrod Evans 23 Liam Williams Man that Back row is difficult! Despite still thinking that Tipuric is one of the most gifted players Wales have ever produced, I'm tempted to select James Davies alongside Moriarty and Faletau for his superior work in the tackle area (although I re-ordered that backrow multiple times with Warburton at 6 at one stage). At the moment I've gone for Cory Hill to partner AWJ at lock, but I'm not 100% sure. After struggling to see it initially, I'm now convinced that Hill is good enough, but maybe he's too similar to AWJ in the way he plays. Maybe he's AWJ's successor, not his partner? If he can keep improving Seb Davies would maybe provide the more athletic balance to AWJ's workaholic nature. Or Adam Beard for that matter. I've also gone for Halam Amos at fullback. It's between him and Sanjay for me, unless Halfpenny shows huge strides in his attacking play this season for the Scarlets. I love Sanjay, but I think Amos has a few more strings to his bow with his cultured left boot a real plus. However I think this has been influenced by Liam Williams' injury and forum issues this season, so if he returns to his best next season he could be back in prime position. I know Jarrod Evans' inclusion on the bench will also raise some eyebrows. I still think Anscombe is too flakey, while I don't want Biggar anywhere near. Jarrod could be the perfect impact off the bench with his attacking game. Time will tell on this one though..... [/QUOTE]
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