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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Fantastic win against England in tonight's warm up game

Am extremely proud of our Jac's first game at captain

So yea, here begins this years Unofficial Rugby World Cup 2023 thread

Love you all, we've got this

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

Always celebrate a victory over the old enemy, well done!

Just feel all the changes that Gatland has 'had' to make is a bit late for the World Cup these players should have played last seasons 6 nations but hopefully we can put on a show.

Da iawn Cymru

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By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach

Great win today. Hopefully this win will kick start a new belief and run of form for us.

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By *j202293Man
over a year ago

South Wales

I’ve got a bet on, SA not to make it out the pool and Aus to win the WC…. Thoughts? x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Didn't care about the result, all about performance. We had two changes and took them for a change

Happy that they're is genuine competetion for places now the old guard has gone

Ask OP for her predictions... I scoffed when she predicted japan to beat sco and ire in last world cup..... I'm staying quiet this year

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By *elshguy999Man
over a year ago

Caerphilly

I'm just glad Elias was slightly injured.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Looks good for the World Cup reminds me of 2011

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By *un Time FreddieMan
over a year ago

Neath

Long way to go yet and performance wasn’t great but positives in fitness and strength in depth.

Need to get some game time for those who have not played yet, including Kieran Williams and Anscombe.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Didn't care about the result, all about performance. We had two changes and took them for a change

Happy that they're is genuine competetion for places now the old guard has gone

Ask OP for her predictions... I scoffed when she predicted japan to beat sco and ire in last world cup..... I'm staying quiet this year"

Haha mental how 4 years has just flown by

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mad to think jac played in the last neath v aberavon derby! Looking forward to this year's

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Mad to think jac played in the last neath v aberavon derby! Looking forward to this year's "
as to think that Pivac reckoned he was too small

Stupid arsehole

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fantastic win against England in tonight's warm up game

Am extremely proud of our Jac's first game at captain

So yea, here begins this years Unofficial Rugby World Cup 2023 thread

Love you all, we've got this

Great win. I know the 6N wasn't great. But something feels right about playing for Gats. Here's hoping we can help like we did on Saturday

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

Good 2nd half but a decent side would have obliterated us in the 1st.

Morgan, Wainwright, Plumtree, Smith, H.Thomas and Rowlands all went well up front.

Tomos Williams, North, LRZ and Llewellyn tidy behind.

Tshiunza was my biggest concern, not sure he's a 6.

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

I thought that the new outside half play fairly well. I like to see him start more games with Biggar on the bench IMO

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By *im4play4uMan
over a year ago

Hemel Hempstead

I feel that the comments from the Welsh are either being very polite or bard on yourself.

I sat in an amazing seat dien on the touch line, amongst all generations of woman and men singing their hearts out and as always in Cardiff, extending a genuine warm welcome, which is why I travel to Wales rather than Twickenham.

But.... England played like a club side, knocking on at every breakdown and slinging the ball lile it was a hot potato.

Wales picked them up, pushed them back and gave them the crushing defeat they deserved.

Hats of to Wales, and thank you for having me again

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By *affygt61Man
over a year ago

rhondda

"I feel that the comments from the Welsh are either being very polite or bard on yourself.

But.... England played like a club side, knocking on at every breakdown and slinging the ball lile it was a hot potato.

Wales picked them up, pushed them back and gave them the crushing defeat they deserved.

Hats of to Wales, and thank you for having me again "

Glad you had a good day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve got a bet on, SA not to make it out the pool and Aus to win the WC…. Thoughts? x"

What odds did you get on that..??

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’ve got a bet on, SA not to make it out the pool and Aus to win the WC…. Thoughts? x"

Erm did you see the Wallabies recent performances??

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well this has been a shit show

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By *ateCdfMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Well this has been a shit show

Was it, though? England threw their most experienced side ever against what are mostly fringe players, and only came off 2 points better off?

If discipline and the lineout were even average, it would've been a pretty convincing win

England should have an absolute pasting after that performance

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It was a shit show of a performance yes, absolutely, by both sides

But as results go, that was pretty much England's full strength team whereas ours had many players who are at best 3rd choice in their positions. So I wouldn't look too much into the result

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By *ynonvalleyboyMan
over a year ago

merthyr

Just put £20 on england

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By *einzMan
over a year ago

swansea

After those games, think Gatland will be much happier coach than Borthwick. He’s got many problems of his own. Great to see Wales put 2 entirely separate competitive teams out. We will make if thru from our group. Watch out for Scotland to do well on their group too. But for tournament winners can’t see anyone but AB’s winning it. Think we might make semi’s

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

"After those games, think Gatland will be much happier coach than Borthwick. He’s got many problems of his own. Great to see Wales put 2 entirely separate competitive teams out. We will make if thru from our group. Watch out for Scotland to do well on their group too. But for tournament winners can’t see anyone but AB’s winning it. Think we might make semi’s

Wish i shared your optimism! All I saw were two Terrible sides with little ambition of playing any decent rugby. Turning point of the game was when we scored and celebrated as if we'd won with 12odd minutes to play, schoolboy stuff and lost all direction after that. Only consultation is surely it can't get much worse!

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

A long overdue reality check today against the 2nd-3rd best side in the world, half of these players really not up to scratch but had to be tried out I suppose!

Very surprised to see that Gatland was so naive to the state of the Welsh game on his return!

Grass roots rugby is struggling and is slowly filtering through to the so called top level.

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By *unshine500Man
over a year ago

west wales

"A long overdue reality check today against the 2nd-3rd best side in the world, half of these players really not up to scratch but had to be tried out I suppose!

Very surprised to see that Gatland was so naive to the state of the Welsh game on his return!

Grass roots rugby is struggling and is slowly filtering through to the so called top level."

I hope the coaching staff watched the France v Fiji game tonight and took note that Fili can now bring a strong forward game!

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By *jww16scotMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

watch oot remember we have finn russell lol go on scotland best number 10 in the planet

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By *attabwsiMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

I’m going to the Fiji game, not looking forward to one bit at this rate

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By *jww16scotMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

who is England going to play at number 10 lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a load of crap ..15 looked like a schoolboy playing .yes his dad was a great welsh player captain and a lion .but he wasn't in the same league and about 60 % of the team playing today wasn't ..we got to be honest we fallen a long way short ..ex coaches is never the way forward ..please any talk welcome ??

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By *unshine500Man
over a year ago

west wales

"I’m going to the Fiji game, not looking forward to one bit at this rate

If you can watch Eengland v Fiji game next week! I predict a good game especially if Fiji play like the did against France

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thoughts on the squad? Landed for Dewi and Jac being named as co Captains, my boys

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By *tu130Man
over a year ago

Swansea

Not abad squad …. No real surprises

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thoughts on the squad? Landed for Dewi and Jac being named as co Captains, my boys

No surprises really apart from only taking two 9's

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What a load of crap ..15 looked like a schoolboy playing .yes his dad was a great welsh player captain and a lion .but he wasn't in the same league and about 60 % of the team playing today wasn't ..we got to be honest we fallen a long way short ..ex coaches is never the way forward ..please any talk welcome ?? "

Totally agree with you ex coach coming back isn't great. People don't understand that gatland left us in the mess with all this ageing players. He didn't blood any youngsters in his first spell with us.

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By *attabwsiMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

27 players won first caps between 2015-2019 World Cup cycle, and only 7 of them are in this World Cup squad now

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Not directly RWC related but seeing the stories about Rhys Webb suspended from rugby and facing a 4 year ban after testing positive for a banned substance in France

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By *un Time FreddieMan
over a year ago

Neath

Yes, it’s rather odd!!

They are blaming the WRU, not sure what the truth is but no doubt we will hear shortly.

I did think it odd that he and a few other retired very sharpish, I wonder if it’s related??

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By *aydaymooMan
over a year ago

"Yes, it’s rather odd!!

They are blaming the WRU, not sure what the truth is but no doubt we will hear shortly.

I did think it odd that he and a few other retired very sharpish, I wonder if it’s related??"

I was thinking Gats has had a honest conversation and told them they are not guarantee picks for the WC and they have not liked it and chosen to jump before pushed tbh. I really like the blend of youth in this side. Will Rowlands being back is a massive plus as well

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By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach

I think we have the makings of a strong team at the moment, yes South Africa was a nightmare but its early days for them at the moment. As good as they were during the day, I think a lot of the old guard were maybe getting a bit too arrogant and assumed they had their place in the first team.

Guess well find out in a few weeks ....

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

Following Fiji’s performance at Twickenham ( yes I know it was only England) and their rise to 7th in the world ranking, we definitely start as underdogs now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Following Fiji’s performance at Twickenham ( yes I know it was only England) and their rise to 7th in the world ranking, we definitely start as underdogs now. "

Kinda suits us though

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By *aucyPembsMan
over a year ago

sa62

"Following Fiji’s performance at Twickenham ( yes I know it was only England) and their rise to 7th in the world ranking, we definitely start as underdogs now.

Kinda suits us though "

Yes hopefully will play better as underdogs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When is the team announced? Anyone know?

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By *VBethanTV/TS
over a year ago

Neath

"When is the team announced? Anyone know? "

I think tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just heard on the grapevine they might be announcing today!!

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By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach

"Just heard on the grapevine they might be announcing today!! "

It's been announced today

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By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach

"Just heard on the grapevine they might be announcing today!!

It's been announced today"

15 Liam Williams (Kubota Spears – 85 caps)

14 Louis Rees Zammit (Gloucester Rugby – 27 caps)*

13 George North (Ospreys – 114 caps)

12 Nick Tompkins (Saracens – 28 caps)*

11 Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 50 caps)

10 Dan Biggar (RC Toulonnais – 109 caps)

9 Gareth Davies (Scarlets – 69 caps);

1 Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 22 caps)*

2 Ryan Elias (Scarlets – 34 caps)

3 Tomas Francis (Provence Rugby – 72 caps)

4 Will Rowlands (Racing 92 – 25 caps)*

5 Adam Beard (Ospreys – 47 caps)

6 Aaron Wainwright (Dragons – 39 caps)

7 Jac Morgan (Ospreys – 11 caps) captain*

8 Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby – 100 caps)

Replacements

16 Elliot Dee (Dragons – 43 caps)

17 Corey Domachowski ( Cardiff Rugby – 2 caps)*

18 Dillon Lewis (Harlequins – 51 caps)

19 Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs – 7 caps)*

20 Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers – 10 caps)*

21 Tomos Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 48 caps)

22 Sam Costelow (Scarlets – 4 caps)*

23 Rio Dyer (Dragons – 9 caps)*

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By *andering Welsh GuyMan
over a year ago

All over the place

Decent 23 that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Worried about tomkins I'm not going to lie

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Massive game to kick things off tonight

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

Ffs can't ITV afford a few chairs a few chairs for the pundits! Looks awful

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

Good on you ITV for tonight's game 3 English pundits!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Jac Morgan like.... something in my eye

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

Ffs why have 3 welshmen on the panel!there is no discussion!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

There's the BP I honestly never thought was coming

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We fucking smashed it kids

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By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach

Well that was one of the best games I've seen in a long time. Certainly didnt expect the 4 tries and bonus point.

Fiji were unlucky at the end but thank god for slippery hands !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It was a great game. My doubts over tomkins were unfounded.

Will Rowlands is a beast

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By *attabwsiMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Just back from Bordeaux, what a city, and what a performance from the boys!

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By *affygt61Man
over a year ago

rhondda

Going to Lyon for the Aussie game.

C'mon Wales ??????????????????????????????????????????

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By *arrapsMan
over a year ago

port talbot

What an absolute shower of shit, not a clue among the players about what to do

Portugal deserve a better result

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What an absolute shower of shit, not a clue among the players about what to do

Portugal deserve a better result "

Totally agree with you shower of shit. Game plan was there one

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By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach

WTAF were we playing at today ?? Yes we got a bonus point win but seriously ?? looked more like schoolboy rugby.

Portugal outplayed us in a lot of areas and fair play to them, they scored a simple, fantastic try.

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

Looked like an Autumn International Friday night game. Directionless, disjointed and error ridden.

Fortunate indeed to get a BP win.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

13 changes was always going to bring some frustration but I agree….it was shocking!!

I don’t think any of those 13 changes have forced a rethink from Gatland and his starting 15!!

Our line out needs some work!!

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By *orny43sumCouple
over a year ago

merthyr

Shows strength in depth Is lacking,

But 10 points from 2 games,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Shows strength in depth Is lacking,

But 10 points from 2 games, "

Got to look at the positives haven’t we!!

I think we can get a result against Eddie’s men….I’m waiting for the mind games between him and Gatland….always makes me laugh!!

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By *orny43sumCouple
over a year ago

merthyr

On a positive if aussies do us, England in quarters

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Diabolic

Very fortunate to come away with the 5

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By *agertha73Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

They didn't earn the right to go wide.

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By *arrapsMan
over a year ago

port talbot

Great result for Fiji, now we have to beat Australia and win our group. I think we can do it , we just need to have the confidence and determination and really stuff the yellow jerseys ??

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By *r Romantic 64Man
over a year ago

NEWPORT

I can't see us beating Australia tbh,we got no shape, no plan and no idea.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Yes we will

The majority of players who played yesterday won't play

It's in our own hands now

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

Just have to stop them scoring 4 tries, and if we lose, not by more than 7.

We’re capable of winning if we sort our line out. That was one thing the Aussies did well today.

I think it’s too close to call.

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By *andering Welsh GuyMan
over a year ago

All over the place

Can't wait for this game!

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

Iesu, the nerves have kicked in already. It would be amazing to knock Australia out of the world cup. And this is the weakest Aussie side I can remember.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We'll be fine

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By *hiversMan
over a year ago

Dinas Powys

Need to stay disciplined and not make any silly mistakes. If we can do that we should be able to out play the Aussies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If any other team were playing this Aus side and the Aussies had dropped their new 10 after a couple of bad games I’d be backing Aus to lose…but it’s Wales and it’s just too nervy to be confident.

Think we can do it and will do it, just don’t give them easy points so they get some confidence

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Jac

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Jac

Made in West wales

What a cracking game so far

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Uncle Eddie is going to be out of a job tomorrow….

Be interesting to see who to potential quarter final opponent is now.. cause Argentina and Japan haven’t impressed me

Your route to a semi is as easy as Englands

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Jac

Made in West wales

What a cracking game so far"

Made in Brynamman

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Uncle Eddie is going to be out of a job tomorrow….

Be interesting to see who to potential quarter final opponent is now.. cause Argentina and Japan haven’t impressed me

Your route to a semi is as easy as Englands "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Jac

Made in West wales

What a cracking game so far

Made in Brynamman

Technically Cwm twyrch lol

What a carer he will have.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Even I didn't see that landslide victory coming

Bonkers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cracking night afew boys put a good shift in tonight.

Elias, jac, Toby, Gareth Davies was on fire. Tompkins was great too

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By *hiversMan
over a year ago

Dinas Powys

"Even I didn't see that landslide victory coming

Bonkers

Yup, whilst being reasonably optimistic about getting the win, I never thought we'd see a total demolition of the Wallabies.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Cracking night afew boys put a good shift in tonight.

Elias, jac, Toby, Gareth Davies was on fire. Tompkins was great too"

Anscombe was quality when he came on also

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Even I didn't see that landslide victory coming

Bonkers

Yup, whilst being reasonably optimistic about getting the win, I never thought we'd see a total demolition of the Wallabies."

Unreal like

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"Even I didn't see that landslide victory coming

Bonkers

MissP being insufficiently positive about our chances is a real mind-melter!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Even I didn't see that landslide victory coming

Bonkers

MissP being insufficiently positive about our chances is a real mind-melter!"

Sorry Socksy

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By *hunkeeMonkeyMan
over a year ago

Clydach

That was one hell of a game of rugby. Who'd have thought we'd put 40 points over Australia ?

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

Great though that display was ( and I’m not trying to take the gloss off a superb team performance) that Australia side was the worst I’ve ever seen.

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By *iguy1130Man
over a year ago

Caerphilly borough

That maybe down to Wales out playing them in every department. A very positive improvement.. who would have thought before the match,that wales would outplay Australia.

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By *are2xploreMan
over a year ago

Cynon Valley

If anyone is off to marseille for the quarter finals then get in the stadium early. I was there for both matches opening weekend and the organisation was very bad. In Cardiff on match day the roads are closed but all roads around marseille stadium are fully open.

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By *are2xploreMan
over a year ago

Cynon Valley

By the way, best ive seen wales play in a long time. In every area we were world class. Come on Wales

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At 16-6 up and half time I thought Australia were still in game, until they took janes slipper off. We couldn’t dominate the scrums but soon as he went off game completely changed. Dominating result cmon the boys

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Slipper was scrummaging illegally. Dominance changed at half time when ref realised

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well we did smash the Kangaroos 40-6 best win for our boys in red cone on wales lets show what we really can do 2 games 2 wins

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Sorry I have neglected this thread terribly

So yea, we've strolled into the knock outs unbeaten so far, where some wrote us off to not even make it out of the group

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By *roggMan
over a year ago

haverfordwest

If they show the same commitment and passion should have a realistic chance of beating Argentina in the quarter finals

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Who're you fetching in for Faletau Grogg?? Xx

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

They’ve replaced Falatau with Hardy. Obviously happy with the back row cover we have out there. Surprised we only took 2x 9’s in the first place. Fingers crossed Anscombe recovers quickly.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Sorry I meant who do you replace at starting 8?? Xx

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By *swdaviesMan
over a year ago

Swansea

Wainwright.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Wainwright.

Yes instead of at 6 with Jac at 7.

Who do you start at 6?? Lydiate?? Basham??

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By *swdaviesMan
over a year ago

Swansea

Tommy I'd say

Basically have 2 number 7

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

I'm a scarlets fan and don't rate Ella's but I have to admit he was awesome against Australia

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Tommy I'd say

Basically have 2 number 7 "

Not a line out option

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

I'd go Lydiate at 6, jac at 7 wainwright at 8, Lydiate would give us experience and doesn't mind the dirty work. Reffell on bench, I like bashan but he's too fiery

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By *swdaviesMan
over a year ago

Swansea

Wainwright had been used in past

As line-out

Plus Rowlands and daf Jenkins.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I agree

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

I always had them getting out the group but no further than the quarters but now they should beat Argentina even with their improved performance today, but after that it's Ireland or new Zealand ??

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

Rowlands was nice, calm and steady as stand skipper aswell

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

But bleed and trained in scarlets before swipped by ospreys

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

Think it will be Wainwright, Jac and Basham.

Wainwright more than a useful line out option.

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By *roggMan
over a year ago

haverfordwest

"Who're you fetching in for Faletau Grogg?? Xx"
wainwright is a good option by the sounds of it

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

What a shocker tonight but hell of a game, well done Portugal

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

Thoroughly deserved win

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By *anter and baguetteCouple
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

Wow, wow, wow. Let's all be honest with each other. 6 months ago, we would of been happy to get out of our group. We now have an excellent chance of making the semi final, and who knows from there??. Well done Gats and very well done Wales, what a massive turn around, and what a massive opportunity. Cmon boys, we have faith!!!!!!!

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"Think it will be Wainwright, Jac and Basham.

Wainwright more than a useful line out option. "

We've gone well in having 4 options at the line out, going down to 3 is a risk but we'll have to take it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Surprised he has gone Reffel

But we'll be fine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Won’t see it down here in San Marino but I’m sure they will do the business

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

Reffel does the job and isn't as volatile as basham

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

"Surprised he has gone Reffel

But we'll be fine

Think Gat’s is picking his back row in a ‘horses for courses’ basis this RWC.

Interesting weekend ahead; it could easily see all 4 Northern Hemisphere teams in the semi finals, but equally I wouldn’t be surprised if the reverse happened!

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By *un Time FreddieMan
over a year ago

Neath

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By *un Time FreddieMan
over a year ago

Neath

Who would you have gone with?

Only other real option was Lydiate…

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"Surprised he has gone Reffel

But we'll be fine

Only other real options were Tshiunza who is very raw or Basham who's not as good. Lydiate is gone now unfortunately.

We really need to develop some depth at 6 and 8. And 3 and 10 if we're being honest.

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

Well in the warm ups wales blooded Plumtree, and there is lots of youngsters coming through, so I think the future is bright, I'm more doubtfully about this new format competition coming through and what it's going to do for player rest and recovery

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So it's over and out from Wales

Hope little Sam Costello isn't too hard on himself

Gutted

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By *orny43sumCouple
over a year ago

merthyr

Gutted

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By *arrapsMan
over a year ago

port talbot

It wasn’t even close, interesting to see the reasoning behind not giving a yellow / red card

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By *heoriginalCJMan
over a year ago

mystic valley

Yes we can be sad that we are out, but you have to look at where we were before the tournament.

It's been an amazing change !

I think this team can only get better and all we can do is stand behind them and show our support

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By *unshine500Man
over a year ago

west wales

Everyone needs to remember how bad Wales were in the 6N, and how much they have come along from there, there is a young crop of players coming thru,

IWales did well thru the world cup, and remember Argentina played well and are no mugs, sports is a cruel game after all

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It wasn’t even close, interesting to see the reasoning behind not giving a yellow / red card"

Even though I kinda still disagree I can kinda understand the reasoning behind it

He basically says that the Argentine player was trying to tackle someone else but Tompkins fell into his path

Not that I agree, but it's a decision I can logic behind if that is what actually happened, although I have never heard that applied in any incidents of head contact before so

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

Gutted dot com

Thought we was going to the semis.

North was amazing in the 1st half, shame we didn't get the ball to him more in the 2nd half.

Argentina deserved the win in the end. Unlucky boys Bach

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By *orny43sumCouple
over a year ago

merthyr

"Everyone needs to remember how bad Wales were in the 6N, and how much they have come along from there, there is a young crop of players coming thru,

IWales did well thru the world cup, and remember Argentina played well and are no mugs, sports is a cruel game after all "

So confused, Any head contact yellow and from that point look at mitigation to prevent a red

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By *are2xploreMan
over a year ago

Cynon Valley

I thought the game changed just before half time with the josh adams penalty. Also I can't undestand why we still kick so much ball away. Its not into empty spaces but direct to the opposition.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Everyone needs to remember how bad Wales were in the 6N, and how much they have come along from there, there is a young crop of players coming thru,

IWales did well thru the world cup, and remember Argentina played well and are no mugs, sports is a cruel game after all

So confused, Any head contact yellow and from that point look at mitigation to prevent a red "

I agree

It being accidental is usually only classed as mitigation for the sanction not the actual head contact

But never mind

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By *nowbunny 73Couple
over a year ago

Aberdare

"Everyone needs to remember how bad Wales were in the 6N, and how much they have come along from there, there is a young crop of players coming thru,

IWales did well thru the world cup, and remember Argentina played well and are no mugs, sports is a cruel game after all

So confused, Any head contact yellow and from that point look at mitigation to prevent a red

I agree

It being accidental is usually only classed as mitigation for the sanction not the actual head contact

But never mind"
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Yes agree all through this world cup it's been yellow and review every knock to the head. as an ex player and ref there have been many in this world cup which would have been a rugby incident and not foul play..

But that wasn't the defining factor in the first half we lost 3 line outs 10-15 meters out very poor should have tightened up after the first one.

And the lack of a regular full back told when Williams went off zammit done OK but his loose kick over the dead ball line put the argys in a good attacking position it was just inexperience that proved costly.

But they did thier best plenty to work with going forward lots of young players for gatland to develop.

The wru need to make sure these players are playing at high intensity level week in week out.

And that overpaid bunch of wokey y ass holes in the senydd need to do thier bit too..

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player!

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By *andering Welsh GuyMan
over a year ago

All over the place

"At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player! "

Are you joking? Or don't you know anything about rugby?

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By *andering Welsh GuyMan
over a year ago

All over the place

"Everyone needs to remember how bad Wales were in the 6N, and how much they have come along from there, there is a young crop of players coming thru,

IWales did well thru the world cup, and remember Argentina played well and are no mugs, sports is a cruel game after all

So confused, Any head contact yellow and from that point look at mitigation to prevent a red

I agree

It being accidental is usually only classed as mitigation for the sanction not the actual head contact

But never mind"

He also bottled the holding on call just before the crucial try

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By *elshdevil70Man
over a year ago

Swansea

Great Game..Form is temporary but class is permanent.. well done NZ.

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

"At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player!

Are you joking? Or don't you know anything about rugby?"

Have you ever played in a team? The guy is on a different agenda!

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By *efByOrgasmsMan
over a year ago

Heads of the Valleys

Glad Ireland lost, Sexton attitude after the final whistle is poor. Shows he's a sore lover IMO

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

Ireland didn't deserve to lose really if they had played Argentina they would have put 50 points on them!

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By *hiny-SinnersCouple
over a year ago

Vale of Glamorgan

"At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player!

Are you joking? Or don't you know anything about rugby?

Have you ever played in a team? The guy is on a different agenda!"

What on earth do you mean, different agenda???

The whole team just didn’t click in this game, it isnt just Biggar’s fault. Also, he played with an injury and it was Gatland’s call. He has been an incredible servant for Wales.

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By *yndrwg5Man
over a year ago

Carmarthen

"At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player!

Are you joking? Or don't you know anything about rugby?

Have you ever played in a team? The guy is on a different agenda!"

I'm not knocking his rugby ability but his attitude is ridiculous!

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By *hiny-SinnersCouple
over a year ago

Vale of Glamorgan

"At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player!

Are you joking? Or don't you know anything about rugby?

Have you ever played in a team? The guy is on a different agenda!

I'm not knocking his rugby ability but his attitude is ridiculous!"

Gotta to be honest, have no idea what you are talking about?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Glad Ireland lost, Sexton attitude after the final whistle is poor. Shows he's a sore lover IMO "

Sexton is a prick

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By *andering Welsh GuyMan
over a year ago

All over the place

"At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player!

Are you joking? Or don't you know anything about rugby?

Have you ever played in a team? The guy is on a different agenda!"

Yes I have at semi pro level and I've met Dan a few times and he's an absolute consummate professional and was great with my little boy.

From this comment it's clear you have no idea what you are talking about

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By *ornysouthwalesMan
over a year ago

Merthyr Tydfil

Well done Wales for your journey

Well done Ireland for your journey

Come on England yes I’m English

I know I’ll get grief but I want every home nation to do well

Wales played badly tonight

New Zealand woke up

And honestly I’d love Fiji to win because of how they play

End of the day it’s a game, it’s sport and sportsmanship and always should be

Happy fabbing

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

"Well done Wales for your journey

Well done Ireland for your journey

Come on England yes I’m English

I know I’ll get grief but I want every home nation to do well

Wales played badly tonight

New Zealand woke up

And honestly I’d love Fiji to win because of how they play

End of the day it’s a game, it’s sport and sportsmanship and always should be

Happy fabbing

Exactly home nations support, Wales wasn't good enough, Ireland was unlucky, now England are the only home nation lefy

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player! "

He wasn't great today but he clearly wasn't fit. He's been brilliant for us over the years though and I wish we had another 21 year old Biggar coming through the ranks right now.

Our kicking game today was piss poor and combined with our terrible lineout cost us the game. We missed that 4th option at the lineout.

That head shot on Tompkins was a real sliding doors moment though. If Dickson gives that then Argentina don't get the 7 pointer. Oh well.

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By *carlet11Man
over a year ago

Pontypool, Llanelli, St helens

"At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player!

He wasn't great today but he clearly wasn't fit. He's been brilliant for us over the years though and I wish we had another 21 year old Biggar coming through the ranks right no

Our kicking game today was piss poor and combined with our terrible lineout cost us the game. We missed that 4th option at the lineout.

That head shot on Tompkins was a real sliding doors moment though. If Dickson gives that then Argentina don't get the 7 pointer. Oh well. "

Yes he missed the head shot, but some we get some we don't

The truth is we wasn't clinical or efficient enough when it counted. Yes it hurts, but hopefully we'll Learn and move on wiser

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By *highstrokerMan
over a year ago

West Wales

"At least Dan Biggar won't be playing for Wales again, what a liability of a player!

He wasn't great today but he clearly wasn't fit. He's been brilliant for us over the years though and I wish we had another 21 year old Biggar coming through the ranks right no

Our kicking game today was piss poor and combined with our terrible lineout cost us the game. We missed that 4th option at the lineout.

That head shot on Tompkins was a real sliding doors moment though. If Dickson gives that then Argentina don't get the 7 pointer. Oh well.

Yes he missed the head shot, but some we get some we don't

The truth is we wasn't clinical or efficient enough when it counted. Yes it hurts, but hopefully we'll Learn and move on wiser"

Ironically, the most influential injury turned out to be the one to Piper!

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