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Can you clarify here - are you talking about Steff E and who is ODL? Our 13, Osian Darwin-Lewis Our U20s centres gave me hope and reasoning why we'll eventually get rid of Jennings and Ben Jennings is already gone, no? You've got this Malan guy coming in, so Ben Thomas or Steff Emanuel at 12, LeRou...

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Argentina match was a tough watch. There are some good bits about this team, but until we learn to do something ball in hand other than artlessly smashing it up we're going to struggle to be anything other than gritty. South Africa next week will be a brutal end to the season. Under 20s was fun thou...

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There is a chance we could see a James-Llewellyn centre combination in this game...if it happens I hope it clicks instantly and sets off a lightbulb moment in the collective brains of Tandy and Sherratt.

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Why aren't we a joyful bunch today...some team news to cheer you all up. Wales: Murray; Mee, James, Hawkins, Adams; Costelow, Tomos Williams; Carre, Lake (capt), Lewis, Carter, Beard, Botham, Morgan, Wainwright. Replacements: Elias, N Smith, Warren, Teddy Williams, James, Hardy, Llewellyn, Rees-Zamm...

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Jarrod back to Cardiff which means Lloyd will on his way I'd take him in a heartbeat at the Dragons - 25, versatile, one of the most talented ball players in Wales and in his last few outings at 10 for Cardiff he showed more maturity and balance in his game, alongside the stardust stuff that he's a...

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LandOTurk wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2026 5:09 pm
penguin wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2026 4:37 pm Apparently we've got someone playing for us called Ocean Lewis.
Is that an Osian perchance?

Osian Darwin-Lewis. But he wasn't the only Osian to be Oceaned.

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Frodder wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2026 4:38 pm Tom Bowen with a great try. Unfortunately for us the Bok set-piece has killed us

Our penalty count just gave them way too many chances. Shame as it's largely been a decent performance.

Don't love the refs interpretation of supporting body weight when jackalling...

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Apparently we've got someone playing for us called Ocean Lewis.

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After 10 minutes it all went to shit, but there are some players in there with a bit of something about them.

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Charge down, knock on, scrum penalty advantage, try...ah, well. Fun for the first ten.

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Holy shit. Under 20s have started like a train...

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I like Beetham but he needs to have a good season at 15 to prove he can step up to international level. He's played a handful of games (and was looking increasingly good) but not at 15 for the most part. It's tough to see how we resolve it in the next year satisfactorily unless this Isaac Murray McG...

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I think James is a good enough ball player to play that role at 12 and give us that physical edge too. It might require some work to give us a second kicking option because I haven't seen him do that much, but given Hawkins kicking (and choice of when to kick) I don't think it's that much of a downg...

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Frodder wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 6:30 pm
korben_dallas wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 6:13 pm my major concern is the weak backline tackling its like the Fijians much like North last week can just run through 2-3 players at will, you cant be that soft in international rugby.
They were cutting us to pieces at will.

Yes but to be fair they can do that to almost anyone.

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Obviously we all agree that Hawkins at 12 is not the answer, but I thought he showed why he can't play 10. In a game of few opportunities he took the wrong option so often - incredibly lucky that Fiji f**ked up. I don't know what we need to see for a change to be made but Tandy is going to keep him ...

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Fiji: Rayasi; Ravutamada, Radradra, Tuisova, Wainiqolo; Armstrong-Ravula, Lomani; Mawi, Ikanivere (capt), Hoyt, Nasilasila, Mayanavanua, Sowakula, Salawa, Canakaivata. Replacements: Togiatama, Natave, Ravai, Vocevoce, Senibitu, Kuruvoli, Botitu, Ravouvou. That bloody backline. Don't know much about...

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A very impressive BR class from the Turks, Ridgeway, Kossuth, James and Gwynne in one year And some good potential tightheads and a lock too. THs and Lock!! Yes. Yestyn Cook (no idea why the spelling) is a big unit who has had injury issues so perhaps will need some time. Jac Pritchard is one of th...

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Under 20s doing a good job on Uruguay. 26-0 up, but the scoreline doesn't really reflect the game - it's been much closer than that. Alex Ridgeway the Bath 8 has looked really good - couple of massive hits and big carries. Considering how much change there has been from the last game, they've looke...

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Under 20s doing a good job on Uruguay. 26-0 up, but the scoreline doesn't really reflect the game - it's been much closer than that. Alex Ridgeway the Bath 8 has looked really good - couple of massive hits and big carries. Considering how much change there has been from the last game, they've looked...

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Light at lock without Dafydd Jenkins

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Wales' Nations Championship squad Backs: Murray, Rees-Zammit, Adams, Grady, Mee, Hawkins, James, Llewellyn, B Thomas, Costelow, Edwards, Hardy, Morgan-Williams, T Williams. Forwards: Carre, N Smith, G Thomas, Elias, Lake (capt), Lloyd, D Lewis, S Wainwright, Warren, Beard, Carter, T Williams, Botha...

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Wales U20 vs Uruguay: Tom Bowen (Cardiff); Dylan Scott (Cardiff Met), Bailey Cutts (Cardiff), Jack Hoskins (Ospreys), Brogan Leary (Dragons); Lloyd Lucas (Cardiff), Cai Gealy (Bristol); Dylan James (Ospreys), Oscar Thomas (Bath), Yestyn Cook (Scarlets), Luke Evans (Exeter), Osian Williams (Bristol)...

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I'd agree with the 'a better player than his stats' version. He'll be hard to replace from the balance of the team perspective, as captain (partly because there's not too many options, as much as his own quality), and as a player who could change the course of a session and a match. Just on yesterda...

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Wales Under-20s: Lewis Edwards (Ospreys); Rhys Cummings (Cardiff), Osian Darwin-Lewis (Cardiff), Steffan Emanuel (Cardiff, co-capt), Tom Bowen (Cardiff); Carwyn Leggatt-Jones (Scarlets), Sion Davies (Cardiff); George Tuckley (Dragons), Tom Howe (Cardiff), Jac Pritchard (Scarlets), Will Evans (Scarl...

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Is Dee back in form? I know he was injured quite a bit but has been free from that the past few months. I thought he was a way off his best for the few games he played. I think he had the energy of a man who had been out for a long time and wanted to prove himself...but ended up giving away dumb pe...

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Barbarians men: Spring; Kellaway, Ward, Nankivell, Vakatawa; Plummer, de Klerk (capt); Kharaishvili, Dee, Koch, Rodda, Taofifenua, Salakaia-Loto, Boshier, Hughes. Replacements: Thacker, Iscaro, Alo-Emile, Tanga, Joseph, Arata, North, McConnell. Wales men: Murray (Scarlets); Rogers (Scarlets), James...

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Wales U20s: Lewis Edwards (Ospreys); Dylan Scott (Cardiff Met), Osian Darwin-Lewis (Cardiff), Jack Hoskins (Ospreys), Rhys Cummings (Cardiff); Carwyn Leggatt-Jones (Scarlets), Sion Davies (Cardiff); George Tuckley (Dragons), James Talamai (Dragons), Jac Pritchard (Scarlets), Will Evans (Scarlets), ...

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He did have a lineout steal and almost another in that first 30. He got more involved through the game but 5 carries and 10 tackles, it's still not enough. I don't think he played badly but Exeter frequently have him as a latch in their pods or the guy to clear out. If he's going to get those carryi...

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Hennessey out with a shoulder injury - real shame that. Was looking forward to seeing him paired with one of the big inside centres. No one being called up - which makes sense given how many centres are still in the squad.

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Who are the other two? Coomer and Lucas?

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He's been deeply disappointing in a deeply disappointing team. He turns 30 in a few weeks. Surely now is the time to head off to ProD2, rather than block a younger player's spot at the reejuns? I don't think he's been that bad...but form aside, he's coming back to a side with Sheedy, Ioan Lloyd and...

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.........and Jarrod has been released from the Quins He's been deeply disappointing in a deeply disappointing team. He turns 30 in a few weeks. Surely now is the time to head off to ProD2, rather than block a younger player's spot at the reejuns? I don't think he's been that bad...but form aside, h...

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Frodder wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2026 8:46 am .........and Jarrod has been released from the Quins

Well, he's on the leavers list...not quite the same. Cardiff's announcement can't be far away.

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A front 5. True. Lock in particular is looking light, even with Lousi resigning. Not a secret as he signed months ago when he was on loan to us, but now officially announced a big lock from Stormers. Alex Groves 6'9" 19st. More like it. Ah right, I remember seeing him and Cuckson on loan - neither ...

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Isaac Murray-Macgregor confirmed for the Scarlets. Sounds an interesting player, but they really need to be signing some props. Is he another midget who ‘makes stuff happen’? According to rugbypass 6’2, 95kg....sounds disappointingly sensible sized. Where's the magic when they are the size of a nor...

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Interesting one from the Harlequins leavers list - Math Jones. Wales online has talked him up in the past, and Scarlets seemed keen to keep him - will be interesting to see if anyone tries to pick him up.

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LandOTurk wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2026 12:53 pm
penguin wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2026 10:37 am Isaac Murray-Macgregor confirmed for the Scarlets. Sounds an interesting player, but they really need to be signing some props.
A front 5.

True. Lock in particular is looking light, even with Lousi resigning.

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Isaac Murray-Macgregor confirmed for the Scarlets. Sounds an interesting player, but they really need to be signing some props.

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Would have been an interesting game if Cardiff had a scrum. Lots of positives in defence and attack. I thought Ioan Lloyd showed exactly why he needs to play ten more. Did some things that most tens can't but then had that brainfart cross field kick that gifted the Stormers a try at a crucial point....

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Stormers: Willemse; Senatla, Nel (capt), du Plessis, Zas; Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Khan; Mchunu, Venter, Fouche, Smith, van Heerden, de Villiers, Dixon, Roos. Replacements: Kotze, Matongo, Porthen, Moerat, Ackerman, Theunissen, Ungerer, Matthee. Cardiff: Winnett; Beetham, B Thomas, Jennings, Adams; I L...

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