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aussie_pride
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Well for the position of fullback in Wales' case, I would like to see it go to an experienced head who may not necessarily be the fastest player in the world or the quickest but a player who knows when to interject himself into the game and when to sit back. I liked Thomas' role at fullback because he added intelligence into the backline and often made correct decisions in both attack and defence. I think Wales need a player like that whose a bit younger. I like Kevin Morgan as a player, but what about playing Dafydd James at full back? It may seem ludicrous at first but hes a big man, generally safe under the high ball and uses his head. I think thats what Wales need at fullback. To put it simply...you guys need the complete opposite of Chris Latham.You make some excellent points Ausie Pride.
I don't fully believe this trouble maker stuff either.... but ther's too many rumours going round. For me, if it's got nothing to do with Gareth Thomas, someone in the WRU needs to grow a pair and tell us what actually happened. If GT was involved, then get rid of him.
My friends and I believe it'll be a good thing when Gareth Thomas is no longer involved in International rugby, it'll give a chance for the fans to begin afresh, without people going on about player power etc. (as he is believed to be the main culpript). This may be a load of s**t, who knows.
As a player, Gareth Thomas has been one of the greatest Welsh players of all time, top try scorer (think Shane Williams will overtake him though) and first Welsh player to reach 100 caps (tryly excellent acheivement). He would still make excellent bench cover...... hmm, dunno what I would do.
On another note, what do people think of Morgan Stoddard?
He seems to be an excellent player, not afraid of taking someone on, as the Clermont game proved (taking on, and beating Rougerie on a number of occasions). He's not one of these fullbacks that does an up-and-under on every occasion. He also seems a very reliable player. Hope he can step up to International level, like he did Regional.
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Ideally, in the next couple of years I would like to see Wales play an ultra attacking brand of rugby, because I do believe they have the forwards to dominate games to such a large extent. What I would love to see is:
9. Peel
10. Jones
11. Williams
12. Hook
13. Henson
14. Brew/Czekaj
15. Dafydd James/Kevin Morgan
Id love to see a real attacking centre partnership of Hook and Henson because I believe if they develop an understanding in the centres then Wales could score alot of points. However, most people will immediately point to the fact that both players are suspect and defence. Fair point. I think thats what will stop those two playing together in the centres; Hook and Henson need to improve their defence and IMO their overall tackling technique. However, I think this problem could be easily remedied. I like Czekaj as a player and he is a big, strong, strapping winger. Buy playing him, you would not only be playing another attacking player but you will be adding a bit of size and bulk to the backline. He could even come an defend at outside centre and let Henson defend on the wing. If Hook and Henson improve their defence then I think Aled Brew deserves his crack.