Team For Saes.

[Sandydragon]

The continued radio silence from the WRU isn’t a good look either.

[Son of Mathonwy]

The only people happy in that scenario will be the lawyers. I’m assuming that the legal position is a bit murky, if there was a simple way to replace the regions withWRU owned entities I suspect Lewis would have done it.

What I don't understand is how Moffat was able to make such huge changes 20 years ago but now any change seems impossible.

Puts that into perspective doesn’t it? I don’t think the current leadership have the vision and forcefulness to push anything radical through

NB I don't think the funding structure for the regions is the top priority, although it's pretty important. I'd say the priorities are as follows:

1) Identification and development of young players.
2) Find an excellent head coach for the national team.
3) Find an excellent head of rugby for the WRU.
4) Align the player operations of the regions with the national team, ie get everyone following the same basic (carefully developed) plan for fitness, development, tactics, player positions.
5) Restructure the funding for the regions to focus it more tightly (eg 2+2, 1+2+1 model).

Additional - vitally important if it ever becomes possible - form an Anglo-Welsh league instead of the URC - to get improved crowd numbers, shorter travelling, more meaningful contests.

[Sandydragon]

What I don't understand is how Moffat was able to make such huge changes 20 years ago but now any change seems impossible.

Puts that into perspective doesn’t it? I don’t think the current leadership have the vision and forcefulness to push anything radical through

NB I don't think the funding structure for the regions is the top priority, although it's pretty important. I'd say the priorities are as follows:

1) Identification and development of young players.
2) Find an excellent head coach for the national team.
3) Find an excellent head of rugby for the WRU.
4) Align the player operations of the regions with the national team, ie get everyone following the same basic (carefully developed) plan for fitness, development, tactics, player positions.
5) Restructure the funding for the regions to focus it more tightly (eg 2+2, 1+2+1 model).

Additional - vitally important if it ever becomes possible - form an Anglo-Welsh league instead of the URC - to get improved crowd numbers, shorter travelling, more meaningful contests.

I think the most important thing is to identify a group of players who can cut it, and ensure they have every benefit we can give them. We can’t afford to cast a wide net.


After that, I’d ensue that we are getting the structures in place for long term development. That means fundings, contracts etc. I still don’t understand how the ITFU is able to fund its
Laying side so much better than we can despite a similar turnover. That needs a review.


On the positive side, Moriartyis back for the Ospreys.our back row options now include Moriarty at blindside, which is a damn good option if Wainwright has to move to no8. Moriarty has just turned 30 so he should have the ,ets to make the next RWC.