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[November Tests 2017 EOYT] Wales vs. Australia (11/11/2017)
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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 878642" data-attributes="member: 13739"><p>Somewhat encouraged from the way Wales played. They were a little rusty, and some basic errors let them down such as simple knock ons and their exits from restarts. However I thought they looked far more dangerous than they have for a long time with ball in hand, getting the ball out into space regularly. The one exception was when Hooper was in the bin and they reverted to type with some poorly executed drives from the forwards.</p><p></p><p>I thought Rob Evans had a great game on the whole, one mistake aside where he jammed in defense to allow Aus' second try. His handling in the loose was exceptional for a prop. He's quickly developing into a real star. AWJ was also impressive, but for that moment of madness on the Aus' line.</p><p></p><p>conversely Francis was mediocre as ever. He's a passable scrummager (not great by a long shot), but offers nothing else. About time we give the likes of Brown and Lewis (if he can stay fit) a proper go, and select Lee to start.</p><p></p><p>The backs were a little mixed as well. Gareth Davies combined moments of magic with a few wrong decisions. Steff Evans beat the first man every time, but got stripped for Beal's try. Owen Williams went ok at centre too, distributing the ball nicely, but he certainly didn't rip up any trees.</p><p></p><p>considering how weak out bench looked before the game, none of them let anyone down, with many having positive impacts. Hill, Amos and Watkin in particular showed up really well.</p><p></p><p>worrying end to the game with Davies picking up a nasty looking knee injury. Wonder if they'll try Watkin at 13, or maybe bring in Scott Williams for some experience?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 878642, member: 13739"] Somewhat encouraged from the way Wales played. They were a little rusty, and some basic errors let them down such as simple knock ons and their exits from restarts. However I thought they looked far more dangerous than they have for a long time with ball in hand, getting the ball out into space regularly. The one exception was when Hooper was in the bin and they reverted to type with some poorly executed drives from the forwards. I thought Rob Evans had a great game on the whole, one mistake aside where he jammed in defense to allow Aus' second try. His handling in the loose was exceptional for a prop. He's quickly developing into a real star. AWJ was also impressive, but for that moment of madness on the Aus' line. conversely Francis was mediocre as ever. He's a passable scrummager (not great by a long shot), but offers nothing else. About time we give the likes of Brown and Lewis (if he can stay fit) a proper go, and select Lee to start. The backs were a little mixed as well. Gareth Davies combined moments of magic with a few wrong decisions. Steff Evans beat the first man every time, but got stripped for Beal's try. Owen Williams went ok at centre too, distributing the ball nicely, but he certainly didn't rip up any trees. considering how weak out bench looked before the game, none of them let anyone down, with many having positive impacts. Hill, Amos and Watkin in particular showed up really well. worrying end to the game with Davies picking up a nasty looking knee injury. Wonder if they'll try Watkin at 13, or maybe bring in Scott Williams for some experience? [/QUOTE]
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