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Second Test: Australia vs. British and Irish Lions (29/06/13)
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<blockquote data-quote="Mrs. Peter Quinn" data-source="post: 580326" data-attributes="member: 12190"><p>Whilst Davies didn't have a great game it's definitely only fair to remember that he's being asked to play outside his preferred position to accommodate BOD. Yep, I know Davies plays 12 for the Scarlet's, but from the evidence with Wales 13 is his best position. And this is where it gets tough and difficult things have to be said: BOD is the business, it's hard to overemphasise - but because of him Davies is playing out of his usual position whilst Tuilagi isn't even in the 23 - this is a guy who has been crucial in dragging England kicking and screaming to winning big games, and arguably the most dangerous centre in world rugby for the last year. Now, I think Brian deserved being the preferred 13, but he hasn't yet had the impact (in attack) that we know he can have. Which makes it seem a shame that we can't see how dangerously Tuilagi and Davies can be given the chance.</p><p></p><p> If Gatland goes with what he knows and brings Roberts back - who has been underwhelming - one of Davies and Tuilagi will miss out next week, and I think that would be very harsh.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mrs. Peter Quinn, post: 580326, member: 12190"] Whilst Davies didn't have a great game it's definitely only fair to remember that he's being asked to play outside his preferred position to accommodate BOD. Yep, I know Davies plays 12 for the Scarlet's, but from the evidence with Wales 13 is his best position. And this is where it gets tough and difficult things have to be said: BOD is the business, it's hard to overemphasise - but because of him Davies is playing out of his usual position whilst Tuilagi isn't even in the 23 - this is a guy who has been crucial in dragging England kicking and screaming to winning big games, and arguably the most dangerous centre in world rugby for the last year. Now, I think Brian deserved being the preferred 13, but he hasn't yet had the impact (in attack) that we know he can have. Which makes it seem a shame that we can't see how dangerously Tuilagi and Davies can be given the chance. If Gatland goes with what he knows and brings Roberts back - who has been underwhelming - one of Davies and Tuilagi will miss out next week, and I think that would be very harsh. [/QUOTE]
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