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Numbers wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:46 am Pathetic, and no-one has even mentioned the actual fucking team, no wonder this board is like a ghost town.

Graigwen wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:56 am

Numbers wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:46 am Pathetic, and no-one has even mentioned the actual fucking team, no wonder this board is like a ghost town.

I guess we are all assuming the leak is as accurate as usual:

"WalesOnline rugby correspondent Ben James has revealed that Wales are set to make just two changes to their starting XV.

Aaron Wainwright is set to come in for Tommy Reffell, packing down alongside Taulupe Faletau and Jac Morgan in the back row. With Tom Rogers injured, fellow Scarlets back Joe Roberts comes in on the wing after playing 71 minutes against Scotland. "

I think the switch of Reffel and Wainwright is both obvious as well as correct. I suppose Rowlands may be kept as he would not make much impact as a sub. I don't know what would be the best call on the wing.

Anyway, we will know for certain soon.

normanski wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:44 pm Difficult to assess how good England are. Humped by Ireland despite two late tries to give them respectability. Should have lost to Scotland with a last gasp kick at Twickenham. Narrowly beat France with a last minute conversion in a lack lustre performance by the French. Then ran riot against a demoralised Italy after their thumping by France.

I think, with home advantage and the fervour of the fans, this could be a lot closer than people think.

I look forward to SCW’s forecast of a sixty point thumping going steadily wrong on Saturday.

We always (well nearly always) raise our game against England. A home win would be a great end to Sherratt’s short tenure.

Here’s hoping.

Buggaluggs wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 3:29 pm If England play chuck-a-bout it could end up 45-35 with either team winning. If England go back to BorthBall they should be too organized and take with a score or two to spare.

Banquo wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:58 pm

normanski wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:44 pm Difficult to assess how good England are. Humped by Ireland despite two late tries to give them respectability. Should have lost to Scotland with a last gasp kick at Twickenham. Narrowly beat France with a last minute conversion in a lack lustre performance by the French. Then ran riot against a demoralised Italy after their thumping by France.

I think, with home advantage and the fervour of the fans, this could be a lot closer than people think.

I look forward to SCW’s forecast of a sixty point thumping going steadily wrong on Saturday.

We always (well nearly always) raise our game against England. A home win would be a great end to Sherratt’s short tenure.

Here’s hoping.

I omitted to say in my posting that England, by far, are the red hot favourites to win this game.

In any case, we prefer to be the underdogs!
I have Wales as heavy favourites!

Buggaluggs wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 3:29 pm If England play chuck-a-bout it could end up 45-35 with either team winning. If England go back to BorthBall they should be too organized and take with a score or two to spare.

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 3:59 pm I agree with Wainwright giving us a balanced back row.

Not really in agreement with Roberts starting on the wing. I don't think he'll let us down but he's a centre - are we really saying he's a better winger than any other available to Wales, except for Mee? Better than Hathaway, Dyer, Giles or Conbeer, Tom Bowen?

Surprised to see Tompkins involved on the bench. It would be James for me, but he seems to have fallen down the pecking order.

If we can follow a plan (unlike the first 50 minutes vs Scotland) we stand a chance. Even better if we're wide awake for 80 minutes. If we lose focus it's all over.

normanski wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:44 pm Difficult to assess how good England are. Humped by Ireland despite two late tries to give them respectability. Should have lost to Scotland with a last gasp kick at Twickenham. Narrowly beat France with a last minute conversion in a lack lustre performance by the French. Then ran riot against a demoralised Italy after their thumping by France.

I think, with home advantage and the fervour of the fans, this could be a lot closer than people think.

I look forward to SCW’s forecast of a sixty point thumping going steadily wrong on Saturday.

We always (well nearly always) raise our game against England. A home win would be a great end to Sherratt’s short tenure.

Here’s hoping.

Sandydragon wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 8:24 pm

Son of Mathonwy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 3:59 pm I agree with Wainwright giving us a balanced back row.

Not really in agreement with Roberts starting on the wing. I don't think he'll let us down but he's a centre - are we really saying he's a better winger than any other available to Wales, except for Mee? Better than Hathaway, Dyer, Giles or Conbeer, Tom Bowen?

Surprised to see Tompkins involved on the bench. It would be James for me, but he seems to have fallen down the pecking order.

If we can follow a plan (unlike the first 50 minutes vs Scotland) we stand a chance. Even better if we're wide awake for 80 minutes. If we lose focus it's all over.

Agree on Wainwright.

Don’t eee the point of Reffell on the bench. He’s not really an impact player.

Roberts ahead of Hathaway is a kick in the nuts for the latter. I suspect there are just too many doubts about his defence. Tompkins on the bench is a bit odd I think. I wonder if it’s more the case if not wanting to bring in new players at this stage and just using available resources.

normanski wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 6:06 pm

Banquo wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:58 pm

normanski wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:44 pm Difficult to assess how good England are. Humped by Ireland despite two late tries to give them respectability. Should have lost to Scotland with a last gasp kick at Twickenham. Narrowly beat France with a last minute conversion in a lack lustre performance by the French. Then ran riot against a demoralised Italy after their thumping by France.

I think, with home advantage and the fervour of the fans, this could be a lot closer than people think.

I look forward to SCW’s forecast of a sixty point thumping going steadily wrong on Saturday.

We always (well nearly always) raise our game against England. A home win would be a great end to Sherratt’s short tenure.

Here’s hoping.

I omitted to say in my posting that England, by far, are the red hot favourites to win this game.

In any case, we prefer to be the underdogs!
I have Wales as heavy favourites!

normanski wrote: ↑Fri Mar 14, 2025 9:41 pm Well our U20s gave England a lesson tonight, 23-13.

Down by a three minute England try and absolutely mullered in the scrums, Wales kept their heads, tackled like demons forcing England back and making mistakes.

They’ve shown their seniors the way.

Graigwen wrote: ↑Fri Mar 14, 2025 10:55 pm I was not able to watch the u20 gave live, but have just seen the highlights. We looked very impressive. There were some good individual performances, but I guess it was a really good team performance - the highlights don't show this of course.

Graigwen wrote: ↑Fri Mar 14, 2025 10:55 pm I was not able to watch the u20 gave live, but have just seen the highlights. We looked very impressive. There were some good individual performances, but I guess it was a really good team performance - the highlights don't show this of course.