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[RWC2019][3rd & 4th Place Playoff] New Zealand vs. Wales (01/11/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="MikeTheNative" data-source="post: 977843" data-attributes="member: 74084"><p>AWJ is more of a symptom of Wale's lack of 2nd row talent coming through. Beard is still young but I'm still on the fence about him, Hill has improved massively over the past few years after being a meme but was injured. Seb Davis has promised a lot but not really had the chance but also has been played at 8 for some reason. </p><p>100% agree on North, he's far too often out of form than inform these days. Wales have a number of young exciting wingers that will be taking his place over the next cycle. </p><p>I still think JD2 is class, but he's been carrying an injury half the tournament and it had showed. </p><p>Halfpenny is still better a better 2nd choice than others at this moment in time, I do agree that you will start to see him phased out a bit.</p><p>I believe Tipruic is still top quality, however Wales' tight, low risk forward gameplan does not suit his strengths at all. I thought he looked a lot better in the NZ game as Wales actually tried to play a bit. </p><p></p><p>There is some serious things that Privac needs to address in the next few years, centre is a real problem where Wales are just simply lacking top players. Watkin has show promise but still not really kicked on at test level, I think the short term solution will just be to turn to another New Zealander, Halaholo at 12, who would really suit a Privac game plan to be fair. One place Wales has fallen behind others the past few years is the tight 5. There hasn't been too many ball carriers to help out a backrow which has also been lacking in that department. Dillon Lewis has really stepped up the past few weeks which is positive but he's still relative newcomer to test rugby. Even more so is Rhys Carre how was thrown in at the deep end but didn't look out of place, I'm pretty sure he now has more Wales Caps than appearances in the Pro 14! 2nd row is another place where Wales are seemingly lacking, especially considering the likes of England and SA. Hill will be fighting with Jenkins for captain but there's no real standout players, as it stands I can't imagine Wales will be going into the 2023 WC with any 2nd rows you could consider world class. As for the back row a fit Faleteau and Jenkins will be a big boost back to the team, although the current crop have played well. One to keep an eye on as well is Shane Lewis Hughes, who will add a bit much needed bulk at 6.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MikeTheNative, post: 977843, member: 74084"] AWJ is more of a symptom of Wale's lack of 2nd row talent coming through. Beard is still young but I'm still on the fence about him, Hill has improved massively over the past few years after being a meme but was injured. Seb Davis has promised a lot but not really had the chance but also has been played at 8 for some reason. 100% agree on North, he's far too often out of form than inform these days. Wales have a number of young exciting wingers that will be taking his place over the next cycle. I still think JD2 is class, but he's been carrying an injury half the tournament and it had showed. Halfpenny is still better a better 2nd choice than others at this moment in time, I do agree that you will start to see him phased out a bit. I believe Tipruic is still top quality, however Wales' tight, low risk forward gameplan does not suit his strengths at all. I thought he looked a lot better in the NZ game as Wales actually tried to play a bit. There is some serious things that Privac needs to address in the next few years, centre is a real problem where Wales are just simply lacking top players. Watkin has show promise but still not really kicked on at test level, I think the short term solution will just be to turn to another New Zealander, Halaholo at 12, who would really suit a Privac game plan to be fair. One place Wales has fallen behind others the past few years is the tight 5. There hasn't been too many ball carriers to help out a backrow which has also been lacking in that department. Dillon Lewis has really stepped up the past few weeks which is positive but he's still relative newcomer to test rugby. Even more so is Rhys Carre how was thrown in at the deep end but didn't look out of place, I'm pretty sure he now has more Wales Caps than appearances in the Pro 14! 2nd row is another place where Wales are seemingly lacking, especially considering the likes of England and SA. Hill will be fighting with Jenkins for captain but there's no real standout players, as it stands I can't imagine Wales will be going into the 2023 WC with any 2nd rows you could consider world class. As for the back row a fit Faleteau and Jenkins will be a big boost back to the team, although the current crop have played well. One to keep an eye on as well is Shane Lewis Hughes, who will add a bit much needed bulk at 6. [/QUOTE]
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