Wales v Fiji
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One change and a shuffle in the pack.
Basham to 8 for the injured Wainwright
Thomas Young in to 7 for his first test in 3 years (eligibility not ability, consistently good in English Premisership)Hardy in at 9
New centre partneship of J Williams and Josh Adams
Cuthbert recalled to the wing for the first time in 4 years, after good seasons in England
Liam Williams back to 15Won't even be close
Wales by 23-28
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Seems strange not seeing A-W J on the team sheet. 😟 Agree a W coming up for your boys but some of the selections seem a bit odd. No real line out option in the back row? Adams is a good winger but I don’t see him having the distribution skills for centre. Also I would quibble with your assertion that Cuthbert had a good season in England. I thought he was very hit and miss. He’d do something really good and then follow it up with two or thee pieces of dogshit.
Do you think this is Pivac giving a few guys a rest or a genuine “let’s have a look at how these guys go”?
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@catogrande said in Wales v Fiji:
Seems strange not seeing A-W J on the team sheet
Yeah, the last 15 years have just flown by. What a warrior.
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@mikethesnow
How come Young is available now, he's still at Wasps isn't he? Change in the WRU eligibility rules? -
@mikethesnow said in Wales v Fiji:
One change and a shuffle in the pack.
Basham to 8 for the injured Wainwright
Thomas Young in to 7 for his first test in 3 years (eligibility not ability, consistently good in English Premisership)Hardy in at 9
New centre partneship of J Williams and Josh Adams
Cuthbert recalled to the wing for the first time in 4 years, after good seasons in England
Liam Williams back to 15Won't even be close
Wales by 23-28
Can we nickname your #5 as ZZ Top? He is the most clean-shaven!
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Christ Tshiunza could be one to watch too, potentially making his debut from the bench. Still only 19 and only played a handful of games in the English Premiership, but a lot of buzz from his performances at U20 level.
Has actually played for both England and Wales U20s, so not sure if getting him locked into red was a consideration in giving him a senior cap.
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@catogrande said in Wales v Fiji:
Seems strange not seeing A-W J on the team sheet. 😟 Agree a W coming up for your boys but some of the selections seem a bit odd. No real line out option in the back row? Adams is a good winger but I don’t see him having the distribution skills for centre.
Do you think this is Pivac giving a few guys a rest or a genuine “let’s have a look at how these guys go”?Adams went well at 15 for the Lions. He's a skilled athlete. Same was said of North.
Rest and let's have a look at the rest.
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@gibbon-rib said in Wales v Fiji:
@mikethesnow
How come Young is available now, he's still at Wasps isn't he? Change in the WRU eligibility rules?Signed for Cardiff next season. Given dispensation to play this season.
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@gibbon-rib said in Wales v Fiji:
Christ Tshiunza could be one to watch too, potentially making his debut from the bench. Still only 19 and only played a handful of games in the English Premiership, but a lot of buzz from his performances at U20 level.
Has actually played for both England and Wales U20s, so not sure if getting him locked into red was a consideration in giving him a senior cap.
Yes everyone thinking he's the next Itoje
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@mikethesnow said in Wales v Fiji:
Yes everyone thinking he's the next Itoje
They should aim their sights higher and hope he's the next AWJ or Matfield.
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Flying Fijians Squad v Wales
1 Peni Ravai, 2 Sam Matavesi, 3 Mesake Doge, 4 Api Ratuniyarawa, 5 Temo Mayanavanua, 6 Albert Tuisue, 7 Mesulame Kunavula, 8 Vilimae Mata, 9 Frank Lomani, 10 Ben Volavola, 11 Eroni Sau, 12 Vilimoni Botitu, 13 Waisea Nayacalevu, 14 Josua Tuisova, 15 Setareki Tuicuvu
Reserves:
16 Zuriel Togiatama, 17 Eroni Mawi, 18 Leeroy Atalifo, 19 Tevita Ratuva, 20 Masivesi Dakuwaqa, 21 Nikola Matawalu, 22 Apisai Naqalevu, 23 Aminiasi Tuimaba
Media release: https://www.fijirugby.com/seven-changes-to-the-vodafone-flying-fijians-team-for-the-wales-match/ -
Are we that thick to play loose & fast from the outset?
Great patience and execution for the try
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Wal 0-10 Fiji
8 mins -
Why the fuck are we making so many long passes?
Draw your man ffs?
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Thank fuck someone is thinking
Great execution
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Wales 7-10 Fiji
12 mins -
Wales under immense pressure
Fiji playing smarter
Thoroughly deserve their dominance and lead
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Shit decision by the ref
Perfectly legal turnover from Thomas Young
Wales 7-13 Fiji
23 mins
