By Olyy
#71639
Congrats to WGJ, called up for Wales!

Not sure how that works with Wales' rules around players abroad, but like most Unions I think they just wing it - probably an extenuating circumstance due to Leon Brown's retirement
By RinTin
#71640
Winnett and Max Llewelyn big omissions there.

Taine Basham not being included could push him towards exiting Welsh Rugby, someone we have been linked to previously.
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By Yareet
#71641
Olyy wrote:
Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:22 pm
Congrats to WGJ, called up for Wales!

Not sure how that works with Wales' rules around players abroad, but like most Unions I think they just wing it - probably an extenuating circumstance due to Leon Brown's retirement
As I understand it, players outside Wales can be called up if they have sufficient caps already or if no Welsh region offered them a contract (e.g. IFW was eligible for Wales last year).

Given WGJ was in France and I think a free agent, I can only assume he wasn't offered anything in Wales.
By Olyy
#71665
Shame for Reed, but Scotland are pretty stacked in the backline and we've not been consistently playing him, which will harm his chances

Do Scotland have any 'A' fixtures coming up?
I thought England were playing them but just checked and it's actually Ireland
By ageinghoody
#71673
Could Reed's irregular appearances be, at least partly, down to EQP considerations?

Yes, I realise the same could apply to Gus but I'd suggest we've had fewer alternatives for his slot.
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By RinTin
#72013
WGJ not in the Wales matchday 23.

Henry Thomas (once of this parish) starts, with the hopelessly inept Kieran Assiratti on the bench.
By Olyy
#72014
Wales starting a centre with <10 games at flyhalf (and only one this season), at flyhalf, in Paris :doh:

Could be an absolute bloodbath
By RinTin
#72015
My brother in law is Welsh - he is hoping Wales get totally exposed again so Gatland is sent packing. Strange selections across the park.
By ale shark
#72029
RinTin wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:53 pm
My brother in law is Welsh - he is hoping Wales get totally exposed again so Gatland is sent packing. Strange selections across the park.
I get the impression Gatland would happily go now if there was someone wanting the job. Sadly for the competition Wales are in a pretty desperate state.
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By Surbiton_Shark
#72031
RinTin wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:29 pm
WGJ not in the Wales matchday 23.

Henry Thomas (once of this parish) starts, with the hopelessly inept Kieran Assiratti on the bench.
Not heard that name for a long time!!! - did he go to a French club after leaving Bath?
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By Yareet
#72032
Surbiton_Shark wrote:
Thu Jan 30, 2025 11:24 am
RinTin wrote:
Wed Jan 29, 2025 12:29 pm
WGJ not in the Wales matchday 23.

Henry Thomas (once of this parish) starts, with the hopelessly inept Kieran Assiratti on the bench.
Not heard that name for a long time!!! - did he go to a French club after leaving Bath?
Yup

As an aside, I seem to remember that Henry had a family connection to Bath but came up to Manchester for uni. Hadn't realised that he was born much closer to you and me.

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