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

Why oh why Warren do you still include Rhys Priestland. You say players are being selected on form with their club/region. Nothing against priestland but cant see how he has ever passed as an international player. We have a few 10's in wales that are more capable and cover other posistions aswel as 1 across the border. Just my thoughts people, how about others?

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

Fucking criminal. Sam Davies is way and above Priestland. He is useless. Dan Evans a bit hard done by aswell

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

Agree both are more capable . James hook is always cast out aswel which is unfair hes playing the best rugby of his career but alarantly had a thing with gatlands daughter (hear say in rugby clubs) and never gets the rub of the green.

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

I have never been a fan of Hook. But if you're going on form then Sams performance against Clermont on Friday night, to step into Biggars boots and turn the game around against one of the strongest sides in Europe should put him fucking miles ahead of Priestland. Same as if going on form I am sorry but Tipuric is head and shoulders the best open side in the UK if not the world. AWJ for captain I say. Warburton on the bench

Not that I am biased of course

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


"I have never been a fan of Hook. But if you're going on form then Sams performance against Clermont on Friday night, to step into Biggars boots and turn the game around against one of the strongest sides in Europe should put him fucking miles ahead of Priestland. Same as if going on form I am sorry but Tipuric is head and shoulders the best open side in the UK if not the world. AWJ for captain I say. Warburton on the bench

Not that I am biased of course "

Omg hold the press I actually agree with u

Also picking on form- anscombe?

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


"I have never been a fan of Hook. But if you're going on form then Sams performance against Clermont on Friday night, to step into Biggars boots and turn the game around against one of the strongest sides in Europe should put him fucking miles ahead of Priestland. Same as if going on form I am sorry but Tipuric is head and shoulders the best open side in the UK if not the world. AWJ for captain I say. Warburton on the bench

Not that I am biased of course "

most definetly, aswel as warburton not having any game time.

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

Tips has been ahead of SW for a few seasons in my opinion!

As a Englishman i shouldn't know much about the 7 shirt..... But even I know that!!

As for Hook, i think he is a victim of his own success and the reason he doesn't get picked is because he is so versatile therefore never properly became a complete player in any position however is 3rd choice in lots

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

If you want a player who kicks the leather off the ball, then Sam is your man, Dan Evans is way better.

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

I just think it's time we started to plan for next world cup if that means sacrifing few experienced players and not winning 6 nations then so be it.

Youth needs to be given chance and a summer tour to NZ and difficult autumn isn't the time to do it.

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


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Omg hold the press I actually agree with u

"

What are you after??

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


"I just think it's time we started to plan for next world cup if that means sacrifing few experienced players and not winning 6 nations then so be it.

Youth needs to be given chance and a summer tour to NZ and difficult autumn isn't the time to do it.

"

Also Lions tour next Summer

Give the likes of Sam Davies their senior experience now and 16 months down the line who knows how awesome he will be

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


"If you want a player who kicks the leather off the ball, then Sam is your man, Dan Evans is way better."

Dan Evans though is not an established goalkicker

That is just inexperience with Sam

The "Sam Davies Specials" will soon become a thing of the past

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


"

Omg hold the press I actually agree with u

What are you after?? "

Nothing I was actually surprised

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


"

Omg hold the press I actually agree with u

What are you after??

Nothing I was actually surprised"

You will usually say anything just to disagree with me lol

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


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As for Hook, i think he is a victim of his own success and the reason he doesn't get picked is because he is so versatile therefore never properly became a complete player in any position however is 3rd choice in lots"

Agree with this to an extent

He is decent at fly half, centre and full back

But he is not outstading at any of them

And there are far better players at each individual position than him unfortunately

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


"

Omg hold the press I actually agree with u

What are you after??

Nothing I was actually surprised

You will usually say anything just to disagree with me lol"

Yh but this time I agree with u, as u know I don't watch much welsh rugby but bits I have seen there have been stand out performances by some members of squad and others are in there on reputation or a.n other reason.

I think it's time to let Gethin go as much as I like the player but his time come to an end.

How blues players make squad on form is laughable and certainly picking anscombe over patchell obv nothing to do with huge fee WRU paid to bring him over from NZ

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


"

Omg hold the press I actually agree with u

What are you after??

Nothing I was actually surprised

You will usually say anything just to disagree with me lol

Yh but this time I agree with u, as u know I don't watch much welsh rugby but bits I have seen there have been stand out performances by some members of squad and others are in there on reputation or a.n other reason.

I think it's time to let Gethin go as much as I like the player but his time come to an end.

How blues players make squad on form is laughable and certainly picking anscombe over patchell obv nothing to do with huge fee WRU paid to bring him over from NZ "

Why the fuck he still picks Priestland is beyond me

He is shit and has a shit reputation

Everytime he sets foot on the pitch in a Wales jersey he gets boo'd by his own fans

Says it all really

I amost feel sorry for him

Almost

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


"

Omg hold the press I actually agree with u

What are you after??

Nothing I was actually surprised

You will usually say anything just to disagree with me lol

Yh but this time I agree with u, as u know I don't watch much welsh rugby but bits I have seen there have been stand out performances by some members of squad and others are in there on reputation or a.n other reason.

I think it's time to let Gethin go as much as I like the player but his time come to an end.

How blues players make squad on form is laughable and certainly picking anscombe over patchell obv nothing to do with huge fee WRU paid to bring him over from NZ

Why the fuck he still picks Priestland is beyond me

He is shit and has a shit reputation

Everytime he sets foot on the pitch in a Wales jersey he gets boo'd by his own fans

Says it all really

I amost feel sorry for him

Almost "

Would have been patchell or Sam Davies for me too, he's ex world junior player ffs so must have something about him

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

Sam Davies was absolute class Friday

And he has the best international fly half on the planet guiding his way at the Ospreys

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


"Sam Davies was absolute class Friday

And he has the best international fly half on the planet guiding his way at the Ospreys "

One game does not make him a class player ffs.????

I agree that gethin should retire,alun wynn for captain and tips to start ahead of Warburton,

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


"Sam Davies was absolute class Friday

And he has the best international fly half on the planet guiding his way at the Ospreys

One game does not make him a class player ffs.????

I agree that gethin should retire,alun wynn for captain and tips to start ahead of Warburton, "

100s of games have failed to make Priestland even a half decent player

Sam Davies is better than Priestland and he is only a nipper

If Biggar got pulled off in a deciding 6 nations game I know which one I would want to fill his boots.

And it wouldn't be Priestland

My 10 year old has more fucking talent than that waster

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

I know why Rhys Priestland is picked. Cause hes rather yummy

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


"I know why Rhys Priestland is picked. Cause hes rather yummy "

You been on the mushrooms??

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


"Sam Davies was absolute class Friday

And he has the best international fly half on the planet guiding his way at the Ospreys

One game does not make him a class player ffs.????

I agree that gethin should retire,alun wynn for captain and tips to start ahead of Warburton,

100s of games have failed to make Priestland even a half decent player

Sam Davies is better than Priestland and he is only a nipper

If Biggar got pulled off in a deciding 6 nations game I know which one I would want to fill his boots.

And it wouldn't be Priestland

My 10 year old has more fucking talent than that waster

Mathew Morgan is head and shoulders above Davies and priestland....

Thursday at the social will be lively

"

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


"I know why Rhys Priestland is picked. Cause hes rather yummy

You been on the mushrooms?? "

Lol Ive shagged worse

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


"I know why Rhys Priestland is picked. Cause hes rather yummy

You been on the mushrooms??

Lol Ive shagged worse "

I'm sure Rhys will be very flattered to hear that

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By *onnie55Man
over a year ago

Port Talbot


"

Omg hold the press I actually agree with u

What are you after??

Nothing I was actually surprised

You will usually say anything just to disagree with me lol

Yh but this time I agree with u, as u know I don't watch much welsh rugby but bits I have seen there have been stand out performances by some members of squad and others are in there on reputation or a.n other reason.

I think it's time to let Gethin go as much as I like the player but his time come to an end.

How blues players make squad on form is laughable and certainly picking anscombe over patchell obv nothing to do with huge fee WRU paid to bring him over from NZ

Why the fuck he still picks Priestland is beyond me

He is shit and has a shit reputation

Everytime he sets foot on the pitch in a Wales jersey he gets boo'd by his own fans

Says it all really

I amost feel sorry for him

Almost "

I agree.. I've been a Scarlets fan all my life and watched Priestland play regularly when he was with them.. He had his best period during the 2011 World Cup and hasn't looked anywhere near the same player since. I think Sam Davies should have been given a chance and I also think Hooky should be above Priestland in the pecking order.

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

MissP sorry to say but your talking out of your arse now lol, Priestland ain't the one picking the Squad Gatland is, if your gonna slag a player off then you ain't no true supporter!! To say Sam Davies is better than Priestland is a laugh also, one good game against a good side doesn't make it a valid reason...... Priestland has been doing it for years at the Scarlets and wales! Remember 2011 World Cup when we got to the semi finals??? Who guided us there? Biggar? No he couldn't get in the team then so I agree he's lost form but you can never replace Talent and experience simple as! And As much as I love Tipuric he never a gets in before Warby simple Fact is, he's Captain and also when it's the nitty gritty tough physical games Warby is unstoppable...... Tipuric is good in the open games coz of his skill set and awareness he ain't nowhere near as physical as Warby! And the trio of Lydiate Warby and Faletau complement us as a back row unit! Why change it if it ain't broken.........?

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


"MissP sorry to say but your talking out of your arse now lol, Priestland ain't the one picking the Squad Gatland is, if your gonna slag a player off then you ain't no true supporter!! To say Sam Davies is better than Priestland is a laugh also, one good game against a good side doesn't make it a valid reason...... Priestland has been doing it for years at the Scarlets and wales! Remember 2011 World Cup when we got to the semi finals??? Who guided us there? Biggar? No he couldn't get in the team then so I agree he's lost form but you can never replace Talent and experience simple as! And As much as I love Tipuric he never a gets in before Warby simple Fact is, he's Captain and also when it's the nitty gritty tough physical games Warby is unstoppable...... Tipuric is good in the open games coz of his skill set and awareness he ain't nowhere near as physical as Warby! And the trio of Lydiate Warby and Faletau complement us as a back row unit! Why change it if it ain't broken.........?"

Don't be sorry darling wveryone is entitled to their opinion

2011 was 5 years ago or am I mistaken?? It's the here and now that matters

In my opinion Priestland is a liability at best

And I dtabd by my view that Tipuric is a better open side than Warburton and has ben for the majority of the season

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff


"MissP sorry to say but your talking out of your arse now lol, Priestland ain't the one picking the Squad Gatland is, if your gonna slag a player off then you ain't no true supporter!! To say Sam Davies is better than Priestland is a laugh also, one good game against a good side doesn't make it a valid reason...... Priestland has been doing it for years at the Scarlets and wales! Remember 2011 World Cup when we got to the semi finals??? Who guided us there? Biggar? No he couldn't get in the team then so I agree he's lost form but you can never replace Talent and experience simple as! And As much as I love Tipuric he never a gets in before Warby simple Fact is, he's Captain and also when it's the nitty gritty tough physical games Warby is unstoppable...... Tipuric is good in the open games coz of his skill set and awareness he ain't nowhere near as physical as Warby! And the trio of Lydiate Warby and Faletau complement us as a back row unit! Why change it if it ain't broken.........?"

Completely agree regarding Tipuric. I'm a big fan of his, but Warburton is the better player,

Especially given Gatland's game plan. Watch closely and Tipuric can't match the bigger, more physical back-rows over the ball at the breakdown.

It's all about units, especially in the back-row and the starting three, with Tipuric coming on when the game breaks up is clearly the best use of the resources available.

Tipuric is more visible, but Warburton gets through much more unseen, important work.

Regarding Priestland, everyone says he is shit, but he was the guy who got the backline executing Gatland's game plan better than anyone. They absolutely purred in the 2011 World Cup and in the early part of 2012. Look at the Wales v Ireland that year and watch who pulls the strings and gets them moving. That was the high point for the backs under Gatland.

The idea he has always been shit is therefore nonsense. However, if completely agree that his excellent period was a long time ago and he's been bad since. Gatland seems to cling to the hope he'll return to his heyday.

Biggar is fantastic and way, way ahead of Priestland now. For that short time (years ago), Priestland's distribution skills were the best seen under Gatland though.

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


"

Omg hold the press I actually agree with u

What are you after??

Nothing I was actually surprised

You will usually say anything just to disagree with me lol

Yh but this time I agree with u, as u know I don't watch much welsh rugby but bits I have seen there have been stand out performances by some members of squad and others are in there on reputation or a.n other reason.

I think it's time to let Gethin go as much as I like the player but his time come to an end.

How blues players make squad on form is laughable and certainly picking anscombe over patchell obv nothing to do with huge fee WRU paid to bring him over from NZ

Why the fuck he still picks Priestland is beyond me

He is shit and has a shit reputation

Everytime he sets foot on the pitch in a Wales jersey he gets boo'd by his own fans

Says it all really

I amost feel sorry for him

Almost

I agree.. I've been a Scarlets fan all my life and watched Priestland play regularly when he was with them.. He had his best period during the 2011 World Cup and hasn't looked anywhere near the same player since. I think Sam Davies should have been given a chance and I also think Hooky should be above Priestland in the pecking order."

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


" For that short time (years ago), Priestland's distribution skills were the best seen under Gatland though.

"

This pretty much sums it up

He was good for a short time a long time ago

That isn't good enough to win us championships in 2016

I just hope Dan stays injury free

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff


"

I just hope Dan stays injury free "

Completely agree. He's an awesome player now.

It all comes down to the (rather predictable) gameplan really.

Biggar's management of Gatland/Howley's gameplan has become excellent

Priestland was really excellent at it a few years ago, for a limited time

Hook has never and will never execute that gameplan (I don't mean he's not good, he's just not a modern day no10)

Sam Davies - bit early for him, hope he'll get the chance to execute the gameplan in the future.

I guess I just try to give an explanation why Gatland retains faith in Priestland (not that I agree with it).

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


"

Sam Davies - bit early for him, hope he'll get the chance to execute the gameplan in the future.

"

So shall we wait till NZ tour when top stars pull out and Wales get hammered he plays shit confidence goes and ends up on scrap heap?

Best do it now whilst has experience around him

This too young attitude is whats wrong with northern hemisphere rugby

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

Sam Davies isn't good enough to be international 10 fact! Nothing against the boy he's a good regional player but when you got the likes of Basteraud and Burrell running at you we will see how good he is then really. Owen Williams up in Leicester Tigers should be in Before Sam for a Start, playing week in week out for one of europes most successful teams! Tipuric isn't the same player as Warby so you need to take your Osprey Tinted Glasses off for a while MissP lol if

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


"Sam Davies isn't good enough to be international 10 fact! Nothing against the boy he's a good regional player but when you got the likes of Basteraud and Burrell running at you we will see how good he is then really. Owen Williams up in Leicester Tigers should be in Before Sam for a Start, playing week in week out for one of europes most successful teams! Tipuric isn't the same player as Warby so you need to take your Osprey Tinted Glasses off for a while MissP lol if "

Nope you're right, Tips is a better player

And I can see fine thanks but cheers for the advice sweetie

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


"

Sam Davies - bit early for him,

This too young attitude is whats wrong with northern hemisphere rugby "

Touchè

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff


"

This too young attitude is whats wrong with northern hemisphere rugby "

It's a fair point about chucking players in on summer tours.

I don't think it's a "too young" thing though. I'd be happy for him to play if he was 17 if he was good enough. He's nowhere near ready for international rugby.

The Southern Hemisphere sides do throw in young players, but they are usually ones they know are up to it. Gatland would happily have him there if he was 18 if he liked him.

I think the Northern Hemisphere's problem is more "making out a player to be amazing on the basis of a couple of decent performances".

Thought we'd thankfully moved away from those days since Gatland showed the folly of that approach.

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


"

Sam Davies - bit early for him,

This too young attitude is whats wrong with northern hemisphere rugby

Touchè"

Seriously gotta stop agreeing with each other its scary

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

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

owen Williams got double fracture of jaw!!

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

Tips ain't a better player Gorgeous just face facts lol! And Ye I seen Owen has a fractured jaw but even so his displays have been brilliant and deserves a chance! Quality 10!

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By *tu griffMan
over a year ago

bridgend


"I have never been a fan of Hook. But if you're going on form then Sams performance against Clermont on Friday night, to step into Biggars boots and turn the game around against one of the strongest sides in Europe should put him fucking miles ahead of Priestland. Same as if going on form I am sorry but Tipuric is head and shoulders the best open side in the UK if not the world. AWJ for captain I say. Warburton on the bench

Not that I am biased of course "

I'm sure you have heard this before but listening to a girl talk about rugby with the knowledge you gave us incredibley attractive and so sexy.

Lots of scenarios spring to mind! ??

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

If your picking on form then what is Cuthbert doing in the squad?

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


"Sam Davies isn't good enough to be international 10, in my opinion!"

Just edited that correctly for you. Your views aren't "fact" anymore than mine

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


"I have never been a fan of Hook. But if you're going on form then Sams performance against Clermont on Friday night, to step into Biggars boots and turn the game around against one of the strongest sides in Europe should put him fucking miles ahead of Priestland. Same as if going on form I am sorry but Tipuric is head and shoulders the best open side in the UK if not the world. AWJ for captain I say. Warburton on the bench

Not that I am biased of course

I'm sure you have heard this before but listening to a girl talk about rugby with the knowledge you gave us incredibley attractive and so sexy.

Lots of scenarios spring to mind! ??"

I usually get slated as "not knowing what I'm talking about" because I have a vagina

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

You have a Vagina?????? No way? Lol my views are a fact and proof is in the pudding my dear.......look at all the ex players and rugby experts when it came to lions selection etc if tips was better he would've started correct? Lol anyway I love a good debate especially as I play myself

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


"You have a Vagina?????? No way? Lol my views are a fact and proof is in the pudding my dear.......look at all the ex players and rugby experts when it came to lions selection etc if tips was better he would've started correct? Lol anyway I love a good debate especially as I play myself "

Nothing wrong with a debate

It's all about opinions hunny

Noone is ever going to agree with everything you say and declaring every opinion you state to be "fact" doesn't magically make it anything than an opinion

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


"I know why Rhys Priestland is picked. Cause hes rather yummy

You been on the mushrooms??

Lol Ive shagged worse "

Oi !!!!!!

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff


"

I usually get slated as "not knowing what I'm talking about" because I have a vagina"

Big respect for you here because you clearly love the game and follow it week in, week out.

That's in contrast to a huge amount of the "Rugby Mad Welsh Public" (copyright Roger Lewis) who just turn out for Wales games and spend most of the match waving at the big screen or getting pints (yes, I am a grumpy old git about this).

I think you're exhibiting a one-eyedness worthy of a Turk like me in your love of Tipuric mind (fine, fine player though he is though)

As you say - opinions and debates are good!

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

Avid rugby player and fan here. As much as I absolutely dread seeing priestland play for Wales we are extremely short in that area until Mathew Morgan or Anscombe gain more experience.

It's more alarming that gatland has once again selected Aaron jarvis in the squad who couldn't scrummage his way out of a paper bag. Our scrummage is far more of a concern than our half backs or back row. No scrum = a long day

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


"

I think you're exhibiting a one-eyedness worthy of a Turk like me in your love of Tipuric mind (fine, fine player though he is though)

"

I think there are quite a fair few non Ospreys fans who agree

I love Sam Warburton so it not an Osprey v Non Osprey thing for me

I just prefer Tipurics style and feel that in the modern game he stands out above Warburton

Doesn't make me right of course

Nor does it make me one eyed

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


"

I think you're exhibiting a one-eyedness worthy of a Turk like me in your love of Tipuric mind (fine, fine player though he is though)

I think there are quite a fair few non Ospreys fans who agree

I love Sam Warburton so it not an Osprey v Non Osprey thing for me

I just prefer Tipurics style and feel that in the modern game he stands out above Warburton

Doesn't make me right of course

Nor does it make me one eyed

"

Warburton on his day is up there with some of the best in the world so he has to play. Horses for courses. If you want and expansive game you play tipiric 7 and Warburton 6 or if you need physicality and need to keep tight defensively you play Warburton and Lydiate

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