RugbyRebels

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 2:48 pm Can it really be true that the WRU are so utterly incompetent that they have yet to make contact with Josh Hathaway? I mean, whether Gatland selects him or not for the Summer, they need to communicate, to make sure he knows he's on the radar.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... s-29230366

That’s entirely possible. Could be that Gatland is very unimpressed and won’t waste a cap on Fail propaganda. Not seen enough of him to really have a firm opinion as to whether he’s a better option that alternatives in Wales.

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 3:06 pm

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 2:48 pm Can it really be true that the WRU are so utterly incompetent that they have yet to make contact with Josh Hathaway? I mean, whether Gatland selects him or not for the Summer, they need to communicate, to make sure he knows he's on the radar.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... s-29230366

That’s entirely possible. Could be that Gatland is very unimpressed and won’t waste a cap on Fail propaganda. Not seen enough of him to really have a firm opinion as to whether he’s a better option that alternatives in Wales.

He's a good young player - fast and pretty skillful. Reminds me of a young Josh Adams in terms of style. He's not international quality yet, but probably will be in the future, and then again neither was Archie Griffin in the 6N. Wouldn't embarrass himself off the bench, but would very much be being picked to secure him, rather than because he's the best option right now.

Puja

Puja wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 8:25 pm

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 3:06 pm

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2024 2:48 pm Can it really be true that the WRU are so utterly incompetent that they have yet to make contact with Josh Hathaway? I mean, whether Gatland selects him or not for the Summer, they need to communicate, to make sure he knows he's on the radar.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... s-29230366

That’s entirely possible. Could be that Gatland is very unimpressed and won’t waste a cap on Fail propaganda. Not seen enough of him to really have a firm opinion as to whether he’s a better option that alternatives in Wales.

He's a good young player - fast and pretty skillful. Reminds me of a young Josh Adams in terms of style. He's not international quality yet, but probably will be in the future, and then again neither was Archie Griffin in the 6N. Wouldn't embarrass himself off the bench, but would very much be being picked to secure him, rather than because he's the best option right now.

Puja

Which is what seems to have happened. No issue giving young players a taste in the summer tours and more importantly making sure they are committed to us for the next 3 years. I’d rather take a punt than play an obviously injured Adam’s who needs a rest.

Fender was looking very promising but has been out since January, hopefully he will be back before long.

Cameron Jones (loose head) and Tristan Davies (blindside) both looked promising for the Ospreys last season,but haven’t featured yet. Big lumps and good ball carriers both, and they spent the back end of last season with the Cheetahs. Apparently Davies played well in the pre season win at Exeter, hopefully he will get some time on the pitch before too long.