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Since the Kiwi took
over rarely have we seen any decent back play. All our attack has
mostly been in a twenty metre channel, which makes it easy for the
opposition to defend, especially as physically we haven't got the
strength to try and go straight through. What I would suggest we
do is to have runners coming from depth to create space and have
the likes of Rhys Williams running on to the ball. We've got
players with real pace, we just need to give them the platform to
exploit it.
Another fault I feel is that we are trying to play far too close
to rucks and mauls, we need to show a lot more inventiveness to
trouble England or Ireland's defence in August. Quick ball and
width are the easy solution, but our pack is far to hesitant due
to a real lack of understanding and communication. Speed to the
break down needs to be increased, if were going to give the backs
time to run onto the ball from deep.
The lineout was a
disaster in New Zealand. It was too predictable only using Robert
Sidoli, even if he is a very good jumper. Ian Gough could bring
another option if the Gwent lock was called up, as well as being a
useful blindside also. Partnering Sidoli in the second row could
possibly be Chris Wyatt. Wyatt has showed good form in the final
few weeks of the season, he undoubtedly has the talent so why not
give him the chance to show it with the world cup so soon?
In the front row
the props are both going well. As for Hooker that will always
remain a real problem position. McBryde's awful, Mefin Davies is
inconsistent and Gareth Williams inexperienced. I say take a risk
on Williams, he's got a much more all round and energetic style
than both other options. Stick Davies on the bench as a
replacement, he's can usually make some sort of impact when he
comes on late in games (about 60 minutes I'd say). Adam Jones
should be on the bench ahead of Ben Evans.
Thankfully Charvis
is now becoming more suited to number eight (He was good against
the Kiwi's until that bloke flattened him). I just feel he needs
to speed up a little, his work rate has gone up considerably.
Theirs little point in discussing Martyn Williams, other than to
say that the four captain nonsense should be scrapped and the open
side made captain. Dafydd Jones is still a useful player as he can
cover both flanks and number 8.
As for backs You'll
have to wait until tomorrow. In the meantime, tell us what You
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