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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 1103493" data-attributes="member: 13739"><p>It's a little misleading to say all the welsh regions are weak up front. Ospreys have a strong pack of forwards which is a couple of players deep in most positions. As a result they are probably Wales' strongest region atm.</p><p></p><p>Dragons have strengthened theit pacl this season, but struggle with depth in a couple of positions.</p><p></p><p>Cardiff are lightweight in the tight 5, with props who often struggle against strong scrummaging opposition. My understanding is that during the pandemic the players were asked to take pay cuts in exchange for contract extensions. That has limited Dai Youngs ability to strengthen his squad until he can move some players on, those extended contracts are up at the end of this season for most, so expect to see some movement for next season.</p><p></p><p>Difficult to know where the Scarlets are going wrong atm. They have a decent pack of forwards and exciting backs on paper, but have really struggled to put it together this season + have been leaking try's in defense. They're a far better side than battling it out at the bottom of thr table.</p><p></p><p>In general though Welsh rugby has a shortage of gnarly tight five forwards which can be a big issue v sides with strong packs. But there's also a coaching issue at the regions and has been for years. I really hope the Welsh regions can sort their **** out soon because they're currently spoiling what is a really good comp in the URC. If at least 2 of the regions were competing at the top of the league it'd make it super interesting. Let's hope they can get their act together quickly!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 1103493, member: 13739"] It's a little misleading to say all the welsh regions are weak up front. Ospreys have a strong pack of forwards which is a couple of players deep in most positions. As a result they are probably Wales' strongest region atm. Dragons have strengthened theit pacl this season, but struggle with depth in a couple of positions. Cardiff are lightweight in the tight 5, with props who often struggle against strong scrummaging opposition. My understanding is that during the pandemic the players were asked to take pay cuts in exchange for contract extensions. That has limited Dai Youngs ability to strengthen his squad until he can move some players on, those extended contracts are up at the end of this season for most, so expect to see some movement for next season. Difficult to know where the Scarlets are going wrong atm. They have a decent pack of forwards and exciting backs on paper, but have really struggled to put it together this season + have been leaking try's in defense. They're a far better side than battling it out at the bottom of thr table. In general though Welsh rugby has a shortage of gnarly tight five forwards which can be a big issue v sides with strong packs. But there's also a coaching issue at the regions and has been for years. I really hope the Welsh regions can sort their **** out soon because they're currently spoiling what is a really good comp in the URC. If at least 2 of the regions were competing at the top of the league it'd make it super interesting. Let's hope they can get their act together quickly! [/QUOTE]
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