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NZ vs Wales - June 2016
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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 799974" data-attributes="member: 13739"><p>If we play like we did v England, we're gonna get spanked. Either way, we won't win a test, simply because we haven't evolved in the slightest since 2011, and we aren't even executing that game plan well.</p><p></p><p>From the 23 that were involved yesterday, there are too many that are either too limited, or have too many weaknesses to their game:</p><p></p><p>- Baldwin. Too many defensive and offensive errors in his game. He had one good season, bit his old issues have re-surfaced.</p><p>- Ball. Again, had one good season, but his game relies on physicality, and imo he comes up short at international level in that department.</p><p>- Lydiate. Living off of his 2012 form, but his game is far too limited by todays standards. He's not explosive or quick enough to develop an effective carrying game.</p><p>- Biggar. I like Biggar's never say die attitude, but he doesn't threaten the line effectively, and his distribution game is fat too limited at this level.</p><p>- Roberts. Too limited sorry. He wouldn't get close to the NZ squad without the ability to identify space and distribute the ball.</p><p>- Liam Williams. I love him in many ways, but boy does the guy never pass the ball. Always goes on the outside as well, which usually just cuts down space for players outside him.</p><p>- Dacey. Set piece simply isn't strong enough imo.</p><p>- Rhodri Jones. Scrummaging wasn't up to scratch when he was a loosehead really. The scrum was demolished by two rookie props at the end yesterday.</p><p>- Turnbull. Good regional player, but I question whether he's quite got it for this level.</p><p>- James King. Again I question whether he's got enough at this level.</p><p>- Rhys Priestland. Wales arguably played their best rugby under Gats when Priestland was playing well at 10, but he's far too inconsistent and probe to errors.</p><p></p><p>Harsh, maybe. But if we're brutally honest and comparing these players vs the best, then they really do come up short in far too many departments. Some of it is coaching and fixable if the coaches cared about anything other than conditioning and fitness, some of it more of a reality check about the capabilities of some players.</p><p></p><p>On top of that we have important players just returning from injury (AWJ, Scott Williams).</p><p></p><p>Honestly, I'm feeling more pessimistic about the state of Welsh rugby, both domestic and international, than I have done since 2007!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 799974, member: 13739"] If we play like we did v England, we're gonna get spanked. Either way, we won't win a test, simply because we haven't evolved in the slightest since 2011, and we aren't even executing that game plan well. From the 23 that were involved yesterday, there are too many that are either too limited, or have too many weaknesses to their game: - Baldwin. Too many defensive and offensive errors in his game. He had one good season, bit his old issues have re-surfaced. - Ball. Again, had one good season, but his game relies on physicality, and imo he comes up short at international level in that department. - Lydiate. Living off of his 2012 form, but his game is far too limited by todays standards. He's not explosive or quick enough to develop an effective carrying game. - Biggar. I like Biggar's never say die attitude, but he doesn't threaten the line effectively, and his distribution game is fat too limited at this level. - Roberts. Too limited sorry. He wouldn't get close to the NZ squad without the ability to identify space and distribute the ball. - Liam Williams. I love him in many ways, but boy does the guy never pass the ball. Always goes on the outside as well, which usually just cuts down space for players outside him. - Dacey. Set piece simply isn't strong enough imo. - Rhodri Jones. Scrummaging wasn't up to scratch when he was a loosehead really. The scrum was demolished by two rookie props at the end yesterday. - Turnbull. Good regional player, but I question whether he's quite got it for this level. - James King. Again I question whether he's got enough at this level. - Rhys Priestland. Wales arguably played their best rugby under Gats when Priestland was playing well at 10, but he's far too inconsistent and probe to errors. Harsh, maybe. But if we're brutally honest and comparing these players vs the best, then they really do come up short in far too many departments. Some of it is coaching and fixable if the coaches cared about anything other than conditioning and fitness, some of it more of a reality check about the capabilities of some players. On top of that we have important players just returning from injury (AWJ, Scott Williams). Honestly, I'm feeling more pessimistic about the state of Welsh rugby, both domestic and international, than I have done since 2007! [/QUOTE]
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