He is the catalyst for many of the good things wales do. Like Rougerie for France. Taking the ball to the line and into contact releasing the support runners. That said wales have been much more effective than france thus far.
In that Roberts does not get the plaudits he deserves as its normally someone else crossing the white wash.
So ye gecko. i agree. if he's a doubt, no reason to risk him against a brutish Italian side. Picking up injuries during an Italian encounter is par for the course for all the 6 nations teams. It's a real concern.
Gecko, you mention JD2 being fresher for France, are you suggesting Wales should play Williams and Beck and leave both Roberts and Davies out or is this a typo?
Beck has been playing well and would not grumble if he had of been given a run out. Hook playing IC would have been another option too.
Ah I re read, bring Beck on for JD2 during the game too keep him fresh for week after, got you.
I don't think Gatland or Roberts would want to risk it if he wasn't 100% fit. Before the team announcement I was expecting Scotty Williams to be starting if Roberts was a worry but if the camp think he is fit enough to start then brilliant. I think Gatland will be planning on giving Scott at least 20 minutes, think how dangerous he will be with fresh legs at home to a tiring Italian side.
Canny Wait!!!
I'm not 100% sure Captain. I don't think he was wholly fit for the Ireland game.
I hope that if he's not even 99% they would give Scott Williams the chance to start - besides the injury concern to Roberts, Williams more than deserves the extra gametime.
And yup, I was thinking this could be a good opportunity (provided the game is somewhat comfortable looking) for blooding Beck. And also JD2 has played every minute so far, and I'm sure the extra 20/30 minutes at the end of this game wouldn't hurt his condition for next week's game, it is 20-30 minutes less time when he could get injured...
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posted on 8/3/12
He is the catalyst for many of the good things wales do. Like Rougerie for France. Taking the ball to the line and into contact releasing the support runners. That said wales have been much more effective than france thus far.
In that Roberts does not get the plaudits he deserves as its normally someone else crossing the white wash.
So ye gecko. i agree. if he's a doubt, no reason to risk him against a brutish Italian side. Picking up injuries during an Italian encounter is par for the course for all the 6 nations teams. It's a real concern.
posted on 9/3/12
Gecko, you mention JD2 being fresher for France, are you suggesting Wales should play Williams and Beck and leave both Roberts and Davies out or is this a typo?
Beck has been playing well and would not grumble if he had of been given a run out. Hook playing IC would have been another option too.
posted on 9/3/12
Ah I re read, bring Beck on for JD2 during the game too keep him fresh for week after, got you.
posted on 9/3/12
I don't think Gatland or Roberts would want to risk it if he wasn't 100% fit. Before the team announcement I was expecting Scotty Williams to be starting if Roberts was a worry but if the camp think he is fit enough to start then brilliant. I think Gatland will be planning on giving Scott at least 20 minutes, think how dangerous he will be with fresh legs at home to a tiring Italian side.
Canny Wait!!!
posted on 9/3/12
I'm not 100% sure Captain. I don't think he was wholly fit for the Ireland game.
I hope that if he's not even 99% they would give Scott Williams the chance to start - besides the injury concern to Roberts, Williams more than deserves the extra gametime.
And yup, I was thinking this could be a good opportunity (provided the game is somewhat comfortable looking) for blooding Beck. And also JD2 has played every minute so far, and I'm sure the extra 20/30 minutes at the end of this game wouldn't hurt his condition for next week's game, it is 20-30 minutes less time when he could get injured...
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