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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 290468"><p>What changes need to be made by the 6 nations?</p><p></p><p>In the front row, Gethin Jenkins has been good as usual, Mathew Rees has impressed me, really come along since the Lions. We however need a better replacement than Bennett, and In Ken Owens I think we've got at least that, if not our future starter. Tight head is a big problem without Adam Jones. Hopefully Eifion Roberts works on his fitness and general condition so we can have another top class tight head. I still believe that Gatland left him out this Autumn to give him the kick up the backside he needs. If a professional player can't get into top shape, fitness wise, they don't deserve to play. </p><p></p><p>Second rows are going ok, although I want to see the two Scarlets players given opportunities. Don't think Alun-Wyn is in his best form, he needs to be dropped at some point to show he's not guaranteed a spot. When's Ian Evans expected back?</p><p></p><p>Changes must be made in the backrow. Powell is a waste of space. We need to concentrate on a group of players and build some combinations. I'd include Ryan Jones, Martyn Williams, Dan Lydiate, Dafydd Jones, Sam Warberton and Gareth Delve. There's enough quality there to form a very good backrow.</p><p></p><p>At 9, Phillips, Peel and Martin Roberts are our best scrum halves. No need to continue with Cooper. Stephen Jones is obviously our first choice 10, and I'd stick with Biggar as backup. Centres are an area that needs freshening up imo. Roberts hasn't impressed this Autumn. He's not getting much ball, and when he does there's not much space. There's also a lack of runners around him, meaning it's easy for the defense to target him and stop him every time. He should remain at centre, but we need to use him in a more intelligent way. Who will be the other centres in the squad? Jonathan Davies, James Hook, Tom Shanklin, maybe one of the Dragon's boys?</p><p></p><p>On to the wings. I'm happy with the wings we've got. Shane, Halfpenny and Tom James are quality. Bring Fussell or Aled Brew into the squad aswell. They do need to start getting through a bit more work, running angles in midfield to keep the defense guessing, in the same way Bowe does for O's and Ireland.</p><p></p><p>Finally, fullback. Lee Burne should be fit again for the 6 nations. But we also need to bring through a quality specialist backup. I'd go for Daniel Evans at the moment. But Tovey is pushing hard, and Stoddard could be if he improves defensively. Stoddard is certainly the best attacking fullback. He hits the line at pace in a direct manner, with a good angle. This is something Hook just didn't do!</p><p></p><p>So quite a few changes needed imo. 6 Nations is going to be interesting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 290468"] What changes need to be made by the 6 nations? In the front row, Gethin Jenkins has been good as usual, Mathew Rees has impressed me, really come along since the Lions. We however need a better replacement than Bennett, and In Ken Owens I think we've got at least that, if not our future starter. Tight head is a big problem without Adam Jones. Hopefully Eifion Roberts works on his fitness and general condition so we can have another top class tight head. I still believe that Gatland left him out this Autumn to give him the kick up the backside he needs. If a professional player can't get into top shape, fitness wise, they don't deserve to play. Second rows are going ok, although I want to see the two Scarlets players given opportunities. Don't think Alun-Wyn is in his best form, he needs to be dropped at some point to show he's not guaranteed a spot. When's Ian Evans expected back? Changes must be made in the backrow. Powell is a waste of space. We need to concentrate on a group of players and build some combinations. I'd include Ryan Jones, Martyn Williams, Dan Lydiate, Dafydd Jones, Sam Warberton and Gareth Delve. There's enough quality there to form a very good backrow. At 9, Phillips, Peel and Martin Roberts are our best scrum halves. No need to continue with Cooper. Stephen Jones is obviously our first choice 10, and I'd stick with Biggar as backup. Centres are an area that needs freshening up imo. Roberts hasn't impressed this Autumn. He's not getting much ball, and when he does there's not much space. There's also a lack of runners around him, meaning it's easy for the defense to target him and stop him every time. He should remain at centre, but we need to use him in a more intelligent way. Who will be the other centres in the squad? Jonathan Davies, James Hook, Tom Shanklin, maybe one of the Dragon's boys? On to the wings. I'm happy with the wings we've got. Shane, Halfpenny and Tom James are quality. Bring Fussell or Aled Brew into the squad aswell. They do need to start getting through a bit more work, running angles in midfield to keep the defense guessing, in the same way Bowe does for O's and Ireland. Finally, fullback. Lee Burne should be fit again for the 6 nations. But we also need to bring through a quality specialist backup. I'd go for Daniel Evans at the moment. But Tovey is pushing hard, and Stoddard could be if he improves defensively. Stoddard is certainly the best attacking fullback. He hits the line at pace in a direct manner, with a good angle. This is something Hook just didn't do! So quite a few changes needed imo. 6 Nations is going to be interesting. [/QUOTE]
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