Fair point I think the fact that it was 10x better than Biggar made it seem better that it was. To be fair whenever I’ve seen him for Bristol that side of his game has been pretty decent.
I will say compared to the other nations we do seem to lack a massive boot. Scotland have Hogg, France Bouthier, England Daly (albeit that’s all he seems to be good for), Ireland normally have stockdale don’t they?
We don’t seem to have anyone? Maybe LRZ, that kick from just outside the 22 with about 5 left was great. Possible future fullback with Lane and Adams on the wings?
We've got the biggest boot of all, he's just injured and won't admit he's not a 10.
Assume you’re talking about Patchell? Always been impressed with him at fullback . Deceptive pace
I am, not much acceleration, but I remember him throwing an intercept to Russell( a quick player) at Cardiff, turn on his heels and chase him down with 10 m to spare. He has everything you want your FB to have, but has settled with a few caps at 10, because Wales.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 9:27 am
by penguin
Dan Baker signs for the Dragons. No idea how he was going over in France but seems a decent enough signing if he's fit and healthy. Always worry that his early success was so much about good footwork, and wonder if he can ever be that player again after the knee injuries...but till good news I think.
On the Wales front I'm hoping that Pivac now goes for broke against England - no comfort blanket selections of Biggar and Halfpenny - get Neil Jenkins working flat out with the young 10s on their place kicking and selects a backline that can have a real go at England. The point in the first half when we made it into Scotland's half for the first time in a while, won decent line out ball and Biggar pumped the ball high in the air...I'd like to say I was angry, but frankly I just sighed. The high ball should be a point of variation in attack, and it seems to have become first choice. Second half with Sheedy pulling the strings competently to allow guys like Halaholo to play was light years better than what we saw before. To be fair to Pivac he did give Davies and Biggar the hook early...so hopefully he sees it.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:06 pm
by Theflier
I wouldnt want to suggest Pivacs a scarlets serving prick, but of all the players in the squad, the only two who havent played a minute of 6N and haven't been released are from Cardiff, who have a massive game for their, connacht and surprise, turkvilles, european hope.
Guys such a twat
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:08 pm
by bessantj
This will be a surprise but the Dragons aren't doing well with 13 players on the pitch.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:15 pm
by bessantj
Though they did just score so.............
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:26 pm
by bessantj
Oh well that's a bit disappointing. The Dragons score a try and Sam Davies converts to bring it back to 29-35. Leinster kick off and there was I thinking the Dragons have a chance to win it but Sam Davies just kicks it out.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:33 pm
by Ali Cadoo
Happy to take the LBP against Leinster? Not a terrible return against them...
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:11 pm
by Theflier
Same Davies is shit
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:41 pm
by GogLais
Theflier wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:11 pm
Same Davies is shit
So is the O's lineout, something like one from five atm.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:58 pm
by bessantj
Theflier wrote: ↑Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:11 pm
Same Davies is shit
Sam Davies doppelganger strikes again!
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:59 pm
by The Druid
My eyes are very sore tonight.
Mind you I have been watching the Ospreys v Zebre!
The Star of the first half is Nigel's boots.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 6:03 pm
by GogLais
The Druid wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:59 pm
My eyes are very sore tonight.
Mind you I have been watching the Ospreys v Zebre!
Wales back-rower Ross Moriarty is in contention for a Dragons return against Zebre in Italy this weekend.
Moriarty, 26, last played against Zebre on 9 October and has been out of action since suffering an injury to his right ankle on international duty.
Fellow Wales back-rower Ollie Griffiths is still sidelined but Moriarty could return.
"Ross is closer, Ollie is probably a couple of weeks away," said Dragons director of rugby Dean Ryan.
Also:
A quartet of young players have committed their futures to Dean Ryan's Dragons.
Lock Ben Carter, centre Aneurin Owen, prop Chris Coleman and fly-half Will Reed are staying at Rodney Parade.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:41 pm
by PlanetGlyndwr
Blues vs. Munster on S4C @ 8
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:03 pm
by PlanetGlyndwr
i thought the 90s were back?
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:18 pm
by bessantj
Yes lads, triple crown. Put rugby to bed it is done!
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:38 pm
by Plato’sCave
bessantj wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:18 pm
Yes lads, triple crown. Put rugby to bed it is done!
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 10:34 pm
by GogLais
bessantj wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:18 pm
Yes lads, triple crown. Put rugby to bed it is done!
It’s good to see the natural order of things restored.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:35 pm
by GogLais
And in other news - Priestland has broken the Premiership record for the number of consecutive successful kicks - 29.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:52 pm
by SaintK
GogLais wrote: ↑Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:35 pm
And in other news - Priestland has broken the Premiership record for the number of consecutive successful kicks - 29.
I think he finished the match against Saints actually on 32
GogLais wrote: ↑Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:35 pm
And in other news - Priestland has broken the Premiership record for the number of consecutive successful kicks - 29.
I think he finished the match against Saints actually on 32
bessantj wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:18 pm
Yes lads, triple crown. Put rugby to bed it is done!
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:35 pm
by Line6 HXFX
Whooo hooo.. on for the Jam Slam.
I really want a "Wales Jam Slam 2021" teeshirt and mug.
Always come good before the lions tour.
Enjoy the six nations lads, for next year it all goes to absolute fuckery again.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 6:19 pm
by GogLais
Line6 HXFX wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:35 pm
Whooo hooo.. on for the Jam Slam.
I really want a "Wales Jam Slam 2021" teeshirt and mug.
Always come good before the lions tour.
Enjoy the six nations lads, for next year it all goes to absolute fuckery again.
It’s like when by some statistical fluke we got to number 1 in the rankings in 2019. Probably most of us didn’t take it too seriously but the angst it caused some was delightful.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 7:56 pm
by bessantj
Line6 HXFX wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:35 pm
Whooo hooo.. on for the Jam Slam.
I really want a "Wales Jam Slam 2021" teeshirt and mug.
Always come good before the lions tour.
Enjoy the six nations lads, for next year it all goes to absolute fuckery again.
Line6 HXFX wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:35 pm
Whooo hooo.. on for the Jam Slam.
I really want a "Wales Jam Slam 2021" teeshirt and mug.
Always come good before the lions tour.
Enjoy the six nations lads, for next year it all goes to absolute fuckery again.
The 2021 Shithouse Slam!
I would value a Shithouse Slam higher than 2012.
Arkansas-chug-a-bug-ing our way to a clean sweep.
Is this a yoof culture allusion? I'm confused. Just watched the Eng match again from 24-24 as a reward for staining the fence. It's a back-handed compliment to Pivac but I thought Wales looked Gatlandesque in that spell. And in fairness the scrum with Rhodri and Leon was solid.
Is this a yoof culture allusion? I'm confused. Just watched the Eng match again from 24-24 as a reward for staining the fence. It's a back-handed compliment to Pivac but I thought Wales looked Gatlandesque in that spell. And in fairness the scrum with Rhodri and Leon was solid.
Not really yoof, it’s from whacky races, driven by Luke and Blubber Bear.
Is this a yoof culture allusion? I'm confused. Just watched the Eng match again from 24-24 as a reward for staining the fence. It's a back-handed compliment to Pivac but I thought Wales looked Gatlandesque in that spell. And in fairness the scrum with Rhodri and Leon was solid.
Not really yoof, it’s from whacky races, driven by Luke and Blubber Bear.
Agreed, from 24-24 is was plain sailing.
Ah, ok, excuse my ignorance, we didn't have cartoons on Anglesey.
Re: The Official Rygbi Cymru Thread
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 1:33 pm
by The Druid
bessantj wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:18 pm
Yes lads, triple crown. Put rugby to bed it is done!
Is this a yoof culture allusion? I'm confused. Just watched the Eng match again from 24-24 as a reward for staining the fence. It's a back-handed compliment to Pivac but I thought Wales looked Gatlandesque in that spell. And in fairness the scrum with Rhodri and Leon was solid.
Not really yoof, it’s from whacky races, driven by Luke and Blubber Bear.
Agreed, from 24-24 is was plain sailing.
Ah, ok, excuse my ignorance, we didn't have cartoons on Anglesey.
