A Few Surprises - Wales 6 Nations Squad Announcement

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  • @TBox56
    @TBox56 17 днів тому +15

    Glad to see Dan Edwards there but no Reuben Morgan-Williams don't know how he's still not been selected, he's put in some great performances for the ospreys

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah, I have no idea about that one, mate. Behind Tomos, he’s been the best scrum-half in Wales.

  • @danllew91
    @danllew91 17 днів тому +17

    Not having Llewelyn in the squad is an absolute shocker. So is having only one out and out 10, Edwards is outstanding at the moment but this just feels like throwing him straight under the bus, just hoping the pressure doesn't crush him.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +7

      I think he’s the type of player that will be able to handle it, and if not, he will learn from it. That aside I don’t understand his obsession with playing Thomas at 10 when he never plays there for his club. It makes no sense.

    • @jacoblewis8999
      @jacoblewis8999 17 днів тому +1

      I'm sorta afraid of Dan being thrown to the wolves, I worry too much he will probably succeed. He's the most clutch 10 in Wales recently IMO.

    • @fazeobama6606
      @fazeobama6606 17 днів тому +1

      love dan but I fear it's gonna be another costelow situation where it's to much to quick

    • @MontytheScarlet
      @MontytheScarlet 17 днів тому +2

      Llewelyn had a bit of a nightmare against australia in the autumn, so I wonder if that made gstlands mind up, and he thinks he's not international quality.

    • @jacoblewis8999
      @jacoblewis8999 17 днів тому

      @@MontytheScarlet llewellyn has carried a lot for Gloucester and scored some tries, is he good enough defensively? My understanding is that centers determine defensive formations? Is that incorrect?

  • @olibedford
    @olibedford 17 днів тому +6

    Good vid Christian.
    As I’ve said before, I don’t expect much from Wales at the moment but Gats is killing us. I don’t see us winning a single game.
    I’d imagine Ben Thomas will start at 10. In the summer he was ok, but just shifts the ball on at 10. If that’s the plan this time, we’re toast.
    The thing about Anscombe’s age doesn’t stack up when both Faletau and Liam Williams are older. He should be in the squad for Dan Edwards to learn from.
    I see a struggling pack and then a very limited back line living off scraps. This could be an even tougher watch this season than last!

    • @stewarthunt707
      @stewarthunt707 17 днів тому

      Literally words out of my mouth

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah, bottle is always Ol. I think this one could be another difficult watch, but I hope I’m wrong

  • @RD-wg2nt
    @RD-wg2nt 14 днів тому +1

    Agree on Cam, played well for wales overall…. 😮

  • @xxwales15xx33
    @xxwales15xx33 17 днів тому +10

    Hard to get excited and I am trying my best to be optimistic 😅 especially being extremely disappointed that he hasn't picked Llewellyn and Evans

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +2

      Yeah, same for me, let’s just hope they’ve saved their best tactics and strike moves for the last role of the dice😬

  • @Brucemcleod2345
    @Brucemcleod2345 17 днів тому +4

    I’ll be supporting Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 this 6 nations. Go Boyo from Australia

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Great to hear Bruce. Looking forward to watching Aus this summer 🦁

  • @discobiscuit6959
    @discobiscuit6959 15 днів тому +2

    It’s worth mentioning that the squad is only 34 players where it would usually be 35 or 36. I think it could be a case of waiting to see if some players come back from injury so he’s kept the spots available?! Anscombe had a bang on the knee so maybe he could be called in after another week or so? It does seem crazy the fly half situation in this squad, Ben Thomas is a cracking player at Centre and often carries the Cardiff back line but he’s not a 10. It’s a tall order but maybe Gats is thinking throw Dan in the deep end and hopefully he’ll do well under the pressure.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  15 днів тому +2

      Yeah possible. The Gloucester coach said Anscombe was back fit for the scarlets game but they just decided to give them a rest. I wouldn’t put it past them to call him in in a week or two though, like you said

  • @miniguitarjams
    @miniguitarjams 17 днів тому +2

    Flyhalf is always a debate in Wales but this is a real head scratcher

  • @StopTheRot
    @StopTheRot 17 днів тому +4

    I actually have no worries about Edwards stepping up to the mark. He’ll be great. BUT, I really think this should have been the back’s squad:
    9s
    Tomos
    Reuben MW
    Hardy
    10s
    Edwards
    Jarrod Evans
    Anscombe
    12s
    Thomas
    James
    13s
    Roberts
    Llewellyn
    Wings
    Adams
    Dyer
    Murray
    Hathaway
    15s
    Rogers
    Williams

    • @gtj1
      @gtj1 17 днів тому +1

      I think that's the squad most fans want to see.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      I don’t either to be honest, mate, but I think he would benefit from having a really experienced mentor in the squad with him

  • @cassandrasmith8576
    @cassandrasmith8576 17 днів тому +1

    Totally agree with regards to Dan Edward. I think throwing him in the deep end will go one of two ways: either he’ll cope and go on to do the marvellous things we all know that he might be capable of or he’ll get totally marmalised and lose confidence (and that’s never happened before in this squad 🙄) and maybe even injured. I’m praying that it’s the first. This young man deserves a long and illustrious career.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Yeah spot on Cassandra. I have no doubt that he’s got the minerals to do well it’s whether he’s been given the best chance to succeed which I don’t believe he has

  • @Lukesummers94
    @Lukesummers94 17 днів тому +5

    I know Tshiunza seemingly gets in because he can play flanker and lock but he never seems upto it in either position. I'd rather go for an actual performing lock or flanker.
    Agree on Winnett and RMW, Gatland can't use the blooding youth excuse now.
    Very interested to see who starts at 10, gut feeling is he will play Ben Thomas.
    Fair play mate you're always bang on it when it comes to squads! Getting the review out in less than half a day. Think I'd rather the squad you picked on the attacking scrum podcast!

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Ha thanks Luke. Much appreciated, I hate doing them in the van because it looks a bit shit but it’s the quickest way to get it out 😬
      Yeah, how to argue with any points you’ve made there. The point about Tshiunza is an interesting one. I think he’s was decent in the summer but I think he’s better if your starting him with his work rate. Off the bench he’s doesn’t have the same impact

  • @fazeobama6606
    @fazeobama6606 17 днів тому +7

    be honest think this is gonna go one of two ways either dan Edwards and I'm a massive ospreys fan and love him to bits but people seem to think he's going to be the next jesus christ and I think he's just to young and behind to week of pack he'd probably do fine behind a french or Irish pack but i dont know about him trying to controll and international game.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah, I don’t doubt that he has all the minerals to be a top quality player like you, but I worry if he’s being simply set up to fail playing in this team

  • @jasonprfrost1
    @jasonprfrost1 17 днів тому

    great analysis !

  • @justinthomas6942
    @justinthomas6942 17 днів тому +2

    I am happy to see Freddie Thomas and Teddy williams in the squad along with Dafydd Jenkins and Will Rowlands, some decent sized second rows who arent afraid to get stuck in, the forward pack for me is looking half decent apart from tight head.
    I agree with the lack of out right 10s in the squad, why hasnt Jarrod Evans been considered? Has he rubbed Gatland up the wrong way?? 🤔, the rest of the backline looks rather good individually, whether they will blend or not and play as a team we will see.
    Fance will be a real tough one especailly for the first game 😬

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +3

      I think Jarrod must have wronged Gats in a previous life. No other explanation for it 😂

  • @samothemano
    @samothemano 17 днів тому +1

    Great analysis, Christian. Lots of interesting selections here. For me, the most concerning thing is our front row. I bet the French front rowers are chomping at the bit to get a start in that opening game. They are going to absolutely demolish our front 3 and it’s going to be impossible for us to get any good-forward.
    Great to see Dan Edwards in the squad. I imagine he will get a lot of playing time!
    Back 3 look ok.
    Centres could go well. I’m glad to see Joe Roberts back in the mix!
    Scrum half is probably our most settled position so those picks are alright for me.
    Back row could be ok.
    Second rows are small and lightweight. Gotta use our mobility there! I hope Tshuinza is picked as lock rather than back row.
    Front row is utter trash.
    I can’t see this squad winning any games but I’ll be content as long as we see improvements on the summer and autumn.

    • @jiffy23
      @jiffy23 17 днів тому +2

      Hope for no knock ons. Against SA, them knocking it on meant they got a penalty a few minutes later.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Got once Sam I’m not as positive as you are about the squad. I’m not impressed with the centres unless we see Roberts and James as the partners for the whole 5 games but we will defo see Watkin and A another
      Scrum will get mashed and we’re throwing in 2 inexperienced fly halves to play behind a team that can’t go forward. Gats has to go for me
      I am glad Edwards is in there though and Mee

    • @Reecewgee
      @Reecewgee 15 днів тому +2

      I actually think the back row is the only area of the squad where we have no issues. If Tshiunza is a Lock, Wainwright, Faletau, Reffell, Morgan and Botham is looking good. Other than that, agree with you Sam, front row is worrying…

    • @samothemano
      @samothemano 15 днів тому +1

      @@TheWelshSportsPodcast don’t get me wrong, dude, I’m not feeling positive at all haha.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  15 днів тому

      @@samothemano 😂 it’s a tough time to feel positive about anything atm

  • @westy8065
    @westy8065 16 днів тому +1

    Morning Christian, an interesting point for you, wales are the only rugby union from the home nations and france that dont employ a full time age level coach! Surely we need a bridge between age level including u21s and the full international squad, i know this is the reason the u21s are playing this series of games against a mix of acadamy sides, but it needs to continue after their 6ns, may even stop players going to England!

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  16 днів тому

      Good morning to you
      That’s a really interesting observation actually. Not something I knew. Certainly has been an area of concern over the years so makes you wander doesn’t it 😬

  • @robday3968
    @robday3968 17 днів тому +6

    I completely agree with you Christian - Gatland has lost his mind. I think we need the white coats to come and take him away. How on earth can your first choice fly half be Thomas when you have Anscombe available? How on earth can the backup to Thomas be an uncapped 21 year old? For Christ sake, we know Edwards is mustard, but ease the poor kid in surely? And by easing in, I would suggest a summer tour or some autumn internationals against fellow tier 2 nations. If Thomas twists his ankle in the French game warmup, your throwing Edwards in for his debut against France - away!
    I think losing Lake and Griffin is massive - so much so that I think our scrum will get marmalised by every nation, but thank god Elliot Dee is back, which means hopefully we wont lose every single lineout now.
    Cannot believe Cam Winnett has been left out. That is mental.
    I am however, excited to see how Tom Rogers, Blair Murray, Josh Adams, Josh Hathaway, Ellis Mee, and Eddie James all get on.

    • @hyllaf
      @hyllaf 17 днів тому

      100

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Yeah that’s a spot on breakdown of the shambles that Gatland had thrown together. I don’t see the thought process with the squad at all

    • @hyllaf
      @hyllaf 17 днів тому

      @@TheWelshSportsPodcast i dunno about you, i just feel he's going through the motions. Where is Wimbush? where is Lockett? Where is K.Teipulotu? Surely, 1 of his aims is to get these dual qualified players on board christian?

    • @robday3968
      @robday3968 17 днів тому

      @@hyllaf Good point

    • @yddraigoch
      @yddraigoch 17 днів тому

      @@TheWelshSportsPodcast I think it has a lot to do with his incompetent coaching staff too - the whole blydi lot, unfortunately 😞

  • @djrosser7167
    @djrosser7167 17 днів тому

    Thanks for this, good to get your perspective on this. I had some concerns when I saw the squad earlier this afternoon. Feels like he's made a few sharp 180 turns here considering his previous selections. Not sure how we build for the future if we are giving young players like Cam Winnett and Max Llewellyn a go and then shutting them out of the squad. Surely we have to move forward and get these boys up to speed with international rugby?

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Thank you mate 👍🏼 Yeah agree with you completely. It’s just scattergun at the moment. It’s hard to see what he’s trying to do isn’t it

  • @levigriffiths8213
    @levigriffiths8213 17 днів тому +1

    Gutted for Cam winnet. Having him frozen out of the squad all together seems criminal.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah me too. Makes no sense when he’s saying we need to plan for the future

  • @richarddykes8550
    @richarddykes8550 17 днів тому +1

    Glad to see Dan Edwards in the squad and hope to see him play, but also do not want a scenario that if he does not have a great game that he is then overly criticised. Feel sorry for Rio Dyer. The poor performances of the Dragons has no doubt played a part in him missing out. He is always committed and just does not get the opportunities. Again it shows what a class player Wainwright is.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Yeah spot on about the Dragons boys. I suspect we will see a lot on Ben T at 10 not in his best position

  • @colinjones7741
    @colinjones7741 17 днів тому

    He's building for the future. And the next world cup not only that he has to think about size you've only got to look at s Africa and the size of them that'll make a difference.

    • @Lordy6957
      @Lordy6957 17 днів тому

      If building, why Liam Williams?

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      I just think Edwards would benefit from having a senior mentor in the squad to help him through a game week, ect
      And leaving out Llewellyn and Winnett does it make sense if you’re planning for the future?

  • @d.jparer5184
    @d.jparer5184 17 днів тому +1

    If edwards gets injured, anscombe can be called up quickly and seamlessly walk into the squad with his experience.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      I just would’ve liked to have seen a more experienced 10 in the squad to help mentor Edwards that’s all

    • @d.jparer5184
      @d.jparer5184 17 днів тому +1

      @TheWelshSportsPodcast I'm not sure he needs it tbh, it's possible that gatland has seen all he needs to to back Edwards and is just looking to see if he's currently ready to step up. He may also judge it to be more important to build depth in other positions rather than taking multiple fly halves.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  16 днів тому +1

      That’s a fair point I certainly agree that he has all the confidence you need to play that position so let’s hope that he flourishes

  • @rosandpetejohn9386
    @rosandpetejohn9386 16 днів тому +1

    In NZ, rugby fans outside of Chiefs country (and many within it) don’t rate Gats at all. It was only after he left that the Chiefs became a force.

  • @SVAgxlxxi
    @SVAgxlxxi 15 днів тому +1

    ioan lloyd + dan edwards should be the 10 combo

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  15 днів тому +1

      I would have preferred to see Jarrod Evans over Lloyd but I’ll be interested to see how Lloyd plays at 10 over the next couple of months with Costelow injured

  • @StopTheRot
    @StopTheRot 17 днів тому +2

    So, Gatland seems to think Llewellyn is a 12. FML 🤦‍♂️

  • @bwlboy123
    @bwlboy123 17 днів тому

    As you said buddy, there are some strange, if not downright crazy decisions in that squad. It's quite depressing.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah it’s an odd one mate. Don’t really understand the thought process behind it all

  • @barriehopkins7496
    @barriehopkins7496 17 днів тому +2

    I don't know what medication Gatland is on. It's obviously skewed his judgement (since he's cone back to be fair). No RMW. No Jarod Evans.
    Just wait for Morgan Morse. He will be a class act!

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah it’s a strange one isn’t it. RMW can feel really disappointed. Been the best 9 in Wales behind tomos

  • @huwwebb8059
    @huwwebb8059 17 днів тому

    Anscombe decision is really concerning, even if he’s not going to make the next World Cup he’d be good for Dan Edwards to learn off. Could come back to haunt us that.
    Happy for Sam Parry, hope he gets the start over Dee. Max Llewelyn id of liked to have seen but will trust Gatlands call that he knows what he’s doing with that one, Ruben Morgan Williams though I can’t get on board with

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  16 днів тому

      Yeah, I feel bad for Ruben been playing his socks off all season and had a good couple of years. There’s obviously something that Gats doesn’t like about him.

  • @Phil-v61
    @Phil-v61 17 днів тому

    Strange Anscombe isn't there. Him and Tomos have been playing well together.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah agreed. Plus, I think it would’ve done Edwards good to have an experience mentor with him

  • @Theredsfamily12345
    @Theredsfamily12345 17 днів тому

    Great isn't it! You might have a potential good number 10 coming through, only been starting regional for a season, hasn't looked amazing but promising! And what does gatland do but stick him in there with the same midfield that failed before! Jarrod Evans for me every day!!! Fair play, good pod cast chris

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Very kindly to say thank you👍🏼
      Yeah, I agree with everything you said to be honest , it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me, but I think we’ll see Ben Thomas playing most of the six Nations out of position again 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @shaun30-3-mg9zs
    @shaun30-3-mg9zs 17 днів тому

    Hi Christian, A bit of a mish mash of players, good to see a couple of experience players in the squad but no Jarrod Evans and Gareth Anscombe not a good move in my opinion.
    We need to get Ellis Mee I think he is a good player and don't wan't to lose him to England as he can play for either country, it was bad enough last year when we lost out on Immanual Faye Wobasso who is Welsh born. Lets see if Warren Gatland has the right mix this time, we got to have a win this time, I hope. It's not going to be easy on the commentators shouting Williams passes to Williams on to Thomas then to Williams to Thomas and on to Thomas back to Williams and Tomas scores...................lol.
    As always a great rugby review catch you soon Take care

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Yeah, I didn’t think of the name situation. it’s going to be awkward when I do my game reviews trying to make sure I say the right name😂
      I think mish mash is a good way of putting it and I’m with you not including either of those experienced outside half in the squad is a mistake to me
      Thanks, mate. Catch you on the next one.

  • @TheXVPod
    @TheXVPod 17 днів тому +1

    Some baffling decisions but a backrow of Jac Morgan, Toby Faletau and Aaron Wainwright could be alot of fun.
    Squad does scream trying to eke out a win in Italy round 2 to try and ease some pressure though.
    Daf x

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Yeah, couldn’t agree more Daff. Still can’t drop my head around the number 10 jersey. Looks like we’re gonna see “the best back in Wales” being played out of position again.🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @TheXVPod
      @TheXVPod 17 днів тому

      @TheWelshSportsPodcast Yep. Very strange. And as you said in the video, writing is on the wall for a Tompkins and Watkin partnership in the midfield. Which isn't the most inspiring partnership.

    • @DeanPike-g1k
      @DeanPike-g1k 17 днів тому

      Better back row would be, Freddie Thomas, Olly Cracknell and Jim Botham

    • @Howiezat
      @Howiezat 17 днів тому

      That was the backrow v Fiji in the 2023 World cup.
      Hope Faletau can roll back the years here, can't see him making another RWC or with the Lions but an absolute Welsh legend.

  • @pauledwards7340
    @pauledwards7340 17 днів тому

    Will Griff John should have had many more caps At least he offers a physical presence not like the other props .Massively underrated !

    • @stewarthunt707
      @stewarthunt707 17 днів тому

      Gatland thinks he's out of shape but what props arnt these days. No prop plays 80min

    • @pauledwards7340
      @pauledwards7340 17 днів тому +1

      What a load of crap ! Look at the physique on Cian Healy .Our boys are not fit or strong compared to other nations .I see a lot of these guys training in the off season and believe they are pitiful to watch in fact embarrassing.No pride or respect in themselves .

    • @stewarthunt707
      @stewarthunt707 17 днів тому

      ​@pauledwards7340 name me one top level prop who plays 80min, please.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      It’s just his selection is out of pure desperation. He had a chance to develop him in the past and he never really gave him much of an opportunity. Now he’s reaping what he sowed

    • @stewarthunt707
      @stewarthunt707 16 днів тому

      ​@pauledwards7340 Name me one top-level prop who plays a full 80minutes please.

  • @robertwilliams9234
    @robertwilliams9234 17 днів тому

    Dan Edward’s is the best fly half in Wales at the moment so should be playing for Wales

  • @marcusgribble6158
    @marcusgribble6158 17 днів тому

    Liam Williams won't be there for the next world cup so I don't know why Anscombe isn't in the squad.

  • @montybrewster7
    @montybrewster7 17 днів тому +1

    I totally agree with you christian. An uncapped youngster & ben thomas as out only 10's is baffling? Dan Edwards will definitely be one for the future & i'm totally on board with him being in the squad to get familiar with the international set up as you discussed in your 10's video. But what the heck is gatland thinking? That's he's gonna throw a 21 year old in for his debut away to france??? Utter nonsense!!! I'm similarly bemused as to how cam winott, the one bright spark for me in the last 12 months, is dropped from the squad totally! Gatland's lost his mind for me with this squad & as such i'm already bracing for a torrid 6N. Cheers as always christian.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Yeah, I agree, mate. I think he’s lost his marbles completely. Everything he does and says is contradictory these days. I have no doubt that Edwards is a solid player and can succeed at this level, but my worry is he’s been set up to feel playing in this team in its current iteration
      Cheers mate 👍🏼

  • @GiveMeBourbon
    @GiveMeBourbon 17 днів тому

    I think Rhys Henry ripped his calf just before the Newcastle match, so wasn't available.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Thanks mate. It’s such a shame because I really do rate him but he doesn’t have much luck when it comes to injuries

  • @hyweldickens1765
    @hyweldickens1765 17 днів тому

    I thought Blair Murray has some 10 experience - maybe not at senior level though?

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      I think more in schoolboys rugby but not much at senior rugby to my knowledge

  • @gtj1
    @gtj1 17 днів тому

    Agreed that the backs selection is very odd, he almost seems like he's trying to be sacked? Going to be very tough for Edwards to make his debut behind a pack that's going backwards and no in form players outside him. Feel that Anscombe should have been included despite his age, he'd be a good mentor for Edwards if nothing else. Not sure why Bevan keeps being selected despite not playing that well for Cardiff or Wales, RMW is a better player. Not including Llewelyn is actually baffling.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      The conspiracy minded person in me makes me wonder if he just wants to be sacked and get that severance payment and retire off into the sunset🤷🏻‍♂️
      Wholeheartedly agree about your Anscombe point there’s no way Edwards wouldn’t benefit from having a player like him around in training

  • @Reecewgee
    @Reecewgee 17 днів тому

    No Llewellyn, and only 1 flyhalf is a bit mental... Is Winnett injured? At least the back 5 is looking strong and I like the look of the back 3 even though there's no Dyer, that doesn't concern me too much. No Winnett though I don't get and where's Ioan Lloyd??

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      No Winnett was just admitted from the squad due to his defence apparently. “Building for the future” but they pick Liam Williams over a young improving fullback.🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @Reecewgee
      @Reecewgee 16 днів тому

      @TheWelshSportsPodcast I agree mate. I suppose Rogers and Murray can cover 15 but I don't get why they don't at least have Ioan Lloyd in the squad to cover both 10 and 15.

  • @Howiezat
    @Howiezat 17 днів тому

    France away needs some effort
    Williams, Hathaway, Watkin, Tompkins, Adams, Edwards, Tomos, Morgan, Faletau, Wainwright, Jenkins, Rowlands, Thomas, Parry, Thomas
    I can't fit Ben Thomas in as starting 10, on bench to cover 10 and centres else he comes in at 12 for Tompkins.
    This business about 'no credible offer' for WillGriff John being eligible, about sums it up.
    Bench: Assirati, Dee, Smith, Tshinuza (last chance this year), Botham, Bevan, Rogers, Ben Thomas
    Edwards could be goalkicker.
    Funny squad

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Very funny squad
      I like your team but I have no interest in seeing Nick Tompkins play for Wales regardless of the state of things. I think he may got Watkins 12 with Roberts

  • @DavidShort-q1d
    @DavidShort-q1d 17 днів тому

    Exicited to see D.Edwards in the squad But very surprised he is the only flyhalf and G.Anscombe and J.Evans have been omitted along with the inform M.Llewellyn Also dont really agree with T.Faletau's selection as he won't make it to the 2027 RWC This squad is more experienced and reeks of looking for a WIN any WIN NOW And not looking to the future A complete change from last year

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah, it’s all a bit scatter gun. He’s left out Anscombe because he wants to build for the future. But then he’s left out Winnett for Liam Williams So it makes no sense to me

  • @thottobot7444
    @thottobot7444 17 днів тому +2

    Only taking one 10 and omitting Llelewyn is ridiculous. Gatland will be out at the end of the six nations

  • @jonathoncollins6861
    @jonathoncollins6861 17 днів тому +1

    Great work mate as always. You do have to wonder what is in Gatlands head or what his plans are. The usual nonsense explanations and excuses and bizarre selections. Just going through the list of stuff I'd change;
    Winnett out Liam in (despite lack of games and poor form)
    Llewellyn out Tomkins in is just daft
    Rowlands still there and not someone younger and playing better like Rhys Davies or Fender (Rowlands will play over Teddy or Freddie sadly)
    Bevan rather than Morgan-Williams makes no sense (even though I love Bevan at Cardiff)
    Faletau age and constant injuries/niggles over someone like Cracknell/Morgan Morse/Morgan Morris (big love for Toby forever though)
    Watkin still there and will play over younger more exciting options like James and Roberts (worth a look at Macs Page?)
    Evan Lloyd would have been nice to maybe get Coghlan into camp instead and have a look
    Willgriff over well any other 3 out there is another bizarre one
    Only picking one 10 who is very young and a new cap is bold and will mean playing Ben at 10 out of position again
    No Dyer although wales aren't struggling for back 3 options so maybe the least of Gats crimes
    Dunno what I expect really after all this time but this'll be Gats last squad anyway so get behind Wales as always and hope they can sneak a win from somewhere although I'm not holding my breath

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  16 днів тому +1

      Yeah, hard to argue with anything you’ve said mate. There’s a lot of odd decisions across-the-board and I feel like he’s just gonna go with the most basic boring squad. He can lose all five games and then ride off into the sunset with a big severance package and a smile on his face. Just my thoughts 😂

    • @jonathoncollins6861
      @jonathoncollins6861 16 днів тому +1

      100% agree. He clearly doesn't care anymore and is just waiting for a payout. He even criticised the review of his performance in the autumn basically saying the players and WRU don't know as much as he does. I doubt he even knows who half the players I've mentioned are cos I guarantee he isnt watching the URC week in week out

  • @richardrees3225
    @richardrees3225 17 днів тому +1

    Jarred Evans. Sam Davies. Taine Basham. Rio Dyer. Cam Winnett. Max Llewellyn. Gareth Anscombe all should of been picked. Ireland have picken 49 players. Why are we pigeon holed into picking on 34 players?

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Yeah no idea Rich. There’s a few players that deserve being in the squad. It’s a very strange one

  • @robhudson3511
    @robhudson3511 17 днів тому

    In the past Gatlands’ M.O. has been to stick with certain players regardless of their form through thick and thin. And then suddenly make his mind up about them and literally NEVER pick them again no matter how well they perform. If he stays true to his track record, that has got to ring alarm bells for some of those absentees. But Gatlands’ behaviour has been a bit bizarre and unpredictable recently. The old Gatlands would NEVER have eaten humble pie and selected Sam Parry! I’ve got to say that there are aspects of this selection that seem a bit clueless and desperate.
    I’m a big fan of Dan Edwards, but I really wanted to see him left alone for a while to develop. It all seems a little bit like the early 90s. A generation of top talent ‘went north’ and a scatter gun approach to selection ensued which threw a lot of young talent under the bus, prematurely ending their careers. Players like Colin Stephens being a classic example.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah, I think that’s a really well-made comment Rob. It’s all a bit over the place and it smacks of desperation with some of the selections like you said
      It’s all just a mess and I wonder like you setting up down Edwards to fail at the beginning of his career. To be honest, it feels like he’s trying to get himself sacked so he can get that severance package and sail off into the sunset.

  • @jonathandavies1851
    @jonathandavies1851 17 днів тому

    Start Dan Edwards in France !

  • @simonmorgan225
    @simonmorgan225 17 днів тому

    Picking one 10 is mental, what if we get an injury.
    Llewellyn omission is crazy especially as he picked him in every game in the Autumns. Not trying many of the centres with only 2 backs on the bench (that worked out well).
    This selection just shows Gatland has lost it and has no long term plan.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yeah, even if he didn’t want to play Anscombe then having him as a mentor for Edwards surely can only benefit the young player🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @johnhill7010
    @johnhill7010 17 днів тому +1

    Another Boyo from down under NZ supporting Wales

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Thanks for watching the channel from the other side of the planet John 🇳🇿

  • @them1stocles
    @them1stocles 17 днів тому

    With Gatland likely to go if we get a whitewash, I feel strangely disconnected. Let him go full on, in the direction he believes. If he’s got the edge as coach, he should come up with results but if not, we have the chance to move on.
    I’m looking forward to the likes of Edwards & Mee getting their chance, let’s see how it all goes

  • @TheoJones-z8j
    @TheoJones-z8j 17 днів тому

    Garlands not got a lot wrong but the places he did were crucial mistakes

  • @paulhowells9650
    @paulhowells9650 17 днів тому

    This squad is baffling . No Jarrod Evans, Llewellyn, Crackell . Can’t understand the selection of Blair Murray .

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  16 днів тому

      He likes his New Zealand doesn’t he which makes me surprised that he hasn’t stuck with Plumtree

  • @jamesdonne2305
    @jamesdonne2305 17 днів тому

    Anscombe and Williams both born in 1991. So Chicken is to old and we need to be looking at youngsters, but Sanjay is all good, so we ditch one of our most exciting and consistent youngsters.... the mind boggles!

  • @nicensleazy1892
    @nicensleazy1892 16 днів тому +1

    bad decision to leave Gareth Anscombe out - unless he's injured

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  16 днів тому

      He’s not. Gats just said he’s to old 😬 Same ages a Liam Williams and Toby mind 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @clivesilver463
    @clivesilver463 17 днів тому

    So let's get the positives out the way the return of Morgan, Talupe Liam Adams Tomos and so on will be a boost in terms of experience and class, most if not all will be starting, but our weaknesses are still there, at centre tighthead and outside half, if we assume Ben gets the nod at 12 then another center partnership will start, I have no idea why Max has been dropped and Tomkins gets a place, one thing is for sure settled partnership's are successful.
    Moving on I'm pleased for Dan he looks the real deal, but would have been better served with Anscombe starting, other strange obmission, At right head we still have no prospect, I just hope we have somebody to anchor the scrum, this is a prime example where Wales have not progressed and other teams have.
    We should have a very good back row and good grafting locks, a decent loosehead and hooker, our back three should be experienced and dangerous, but it's the link between that's weak Tomos Williams aside, I wish the boys well but in all honesty out best chance may come at home against England, because in the past when Wales have been poor you could against the odds pull out a win over the red rose.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому

      Yes, spot on Clive. I wonder if we see Watkin and Roberts in the centre again because Watkin has that familiarity with Edwards.
      Front row is a massive concern of mine though. If that isn’t steady, then we’re in big trouble.

  • @jiffy23
    @jiffy23 17 днів тому

    A lot more experience in that squad than for some time. Would Ben Thomas be goal kicker if Dan E is not on the pitch?

  • @jamesgill9223
    @jamesgill9223 13 днів тому +1

    No Llewelyn is terrible specially when wales struggle with a centre, only good news is Costellow is out 😂

  • @dec2031
    @dec2031 17 днів тому

    Dan Edwards has already felt the Wooden Spoon at under 20...
    Relax the hype in fairness..

  • @rhysjones9870
    @rhysjones9870 16 днів тому

    Gatlands final ever squad as a coach is just as uninspiring as ever 😅 Although i am happy for Dan Edwards, he is gonna be under a lot of pressure being the only specialist 10.

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  16 днів тому +1

      I said that about his last squad, mate, so I’m not being too confident that he’s not gonna get a name another one in the future, especially given the fools we’ve gotten in charge😂

    • @rhysjones9870
      @rhysjones9870 16 днів тому

      @TheWelshSportsPodcast I gotta try and stay optimistic 😅

  • @tonytonnyson775
    @tonytonnyson775 17 днів тому

    No disrespect to Edwards and Thomas as I think they are both incredible players but having a 21 year old uncapped fly half and a 12 who barley plays fly half is awful when it’s arguably the most important position.

  • @hyllaf
    @hyllaf 17 днів тому

    a vanilla squad.

  • @gt2745
    @gt2745 16 днів тому +1

    Gatland failed at the Chiefs and has failed with Wales. The game has moved on and it’s time for Gatland to go. They’ll have a poor 6 nations and then the WRU will fire him. End of.

  • @jacoblewis8999
    @jacoblewis8999 17 днів тому

    I will preface this by saying i watch Gloucester, and The welsh URC teams games, almost all of them, and just dont get why more players for teams that are more clutch, or winning more etc are not picked. I dont think scarlets are clutch at all, they love to barely lose games, and to a lesser extend cardiff. I would have loaded up on osprey players based on this reasoning. Which they havent won a bunch either but have injuries. I would have included Llewellyn, a guess anscombe is injured, and more ospreys guys like Reuben @ 9, maybe even Hardy also over Bevan, maybe Giles over Mee. I was going to complain about Mee being "just a guy" but i guess you cap him to prevent england cap, pulling a feyi waboso deal. And hes tall. When gloucester boatraced scarlets i knew they werent for real. Scarlets to me are like Dallas cowboys media loves them, ton of fans, but they cant win anything. Blair murray and i guess eddie were the only guys who could do anything, maybe ioan lloyd a little.
    I like parry over the some other options but he missed quite a few line outs that last game vs newcastle. I dont think they get the ball out wide enough to do anything so it almost doesnt matter whos capped in the backs IMO. If you look at the NFL playoffs the teams that win usually have the best QB, which i would equate to a 10 or maybe a 9, they have usually a top 10 offensive line, which welsh front 3 have been poorer, and usually a top 10 defense which i think gatland does t always pick for defense. So yeah im not expecting a bunch of winning, hope the young guys develop and dont get ruined. Especially dan edwards. My opinions, great analysis! I agree with 100% of everything you said

    • @TheWelshSportsPodcast
      @TheWelshSportsPodcast  17 днів тому +1

      Jesus Jacob where do I even start with that one 😂
      Yes, to argue with most of what you said. O do like Mee I think he’s got a lot of potential and he’s only 21 so I’m happy to get him in the squad and have a look at him
      Dallas Cowboys comparison 😂 I will say for the Scarlett though they are the most recent welsh region to win the league so they have that going for them
      I think Dan Edwards has got everything it takes to be QB1 but as you say, playing behind that front row as your O line is worrying 😬

    • @jacoblewis8999
      @jacoblewis8999 16 днів тому

      @@TheWelshSportsPodcast sorry I just can't figure that Gatland out. I think he wants fired

  • @davzinzan
    @davzinzan 17 днів тому

    Gatland out

  • @bigch33se37
    @bigch33se37 13 днів тому +1

    Dunno what Jarrod Evan’s needs to do to get another shot. Plays well for Quins week in week out