Cokanasiga to Ospreys
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Re: Cokanasiga to Ospreys
The Hartpury Academy and the Exeter Academy have a fair amount of Welsh born players, I suppose it's players like Hathaway who was born in Haverford West that we don't want to be losing to the English team. There are a lot of Welsh people who move to England for work, whereas the opposite is not true to anything like the same extent, and then their children are developed through the English system accordingly, it's not really the fault of England when they select these eligible players, it's not like we wouldn't do the same in that scenario if the players were good enough and willing, I personally think the buck stops with the player, it's their decision ultimately.
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When Feyi-Waboso is the only recent example anyone can give, it feels like an issue is being made out of very little.
There are several examples of players who have represented England at age grade level and switched to Wales at senior level - off the top of my head Ross Moriarty and Johnny Williams for example. Protheroe would be another if he picks up a cap. What’s to say Hathaway won't be the same?
There are several examples of players who have represented England at age grade level and switched to Wales at senior level - off the top of my head Ross Moriarty and Johnny Williams for example. Protheroe would be another if he picks up a cap. What’s to say Hathaway won't be the same?
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Re: Cokanasiga to Ospreys
Dewi Morris is sad that he doesn't count as "recent" anymore.
That's literally the only 2 Welshmen to play for England (seniors) that I can think of.
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I did notice Iwan Stephens is heading to Cardiff. He might not be at the same level as IFW, but with a bit of nurturing and game time, I think he has the potential to be a test-calibre winger.
Sure, his parentage is Welsh but he’s spent his entire life and rugby development in England (including at U20 level). IMO, that is a clear example of you benefiting from our system.
Sure, his parentage is Welsh but he’s spent his entire life and rugby development in England (including at U20 level). IMO, that is a clear example of you benefiting from our system.
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Re: Cokanasiga to Ospreys
Harry Randall..Scrumhead wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2024 9:14 am I did notice Iwan Stephens is heading to Cardiff. He might not be at the same level as IFW, but with a bit of nurturing and game time, I think he has the potential to be a test-calibre winger.
Sure, his parentage is Welsh but he’s spent his entire life and rugby development in England (including at U20 level). IMO, that is a clear example of you benefiting from our system.
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Given that Hathaway has managed to escape the nefarious entanglements of the English and go on to represent Wales, are we now okay to work on the basis that this isn't actually a real problem?
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Re: Cokanasiga to Ospreys
We won't be happy till Feyi-Waboso has joined the NFL. And even then we won't be happy.