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Gatland names Wales team for Twickenham

Wales have named their team to face England in the Natwest 6 Nations at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Warren Gatland’s side surprised many with their performance against Scotland, in a 34-7 bonus point win.

The New Zealander has named the same starting 15 for the game against Eddie Jones’ side.

George North, who made a try scoring return for Northampton at the weekend, returns to the 23-man squad in place of Owen Watkin.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland said:

“It’s great to name an unchanged starting XV, the players deserve that for a very good performance on the opening weekend.

“We have made one change on the bench, with George coming in for Owen (Watkin), which is tough on Owen but Josh (Adams) picked up a slight strain last weekend so George provides us a bit more cover there.

“We know how tough it is going to be against that huge English forward pack. They are really going to test us. England have been in great form the last couple of years so we know the challenge we face but we have had a good couple of weeks in camp and we are looking forward to going up to Twickenham.”

WALES TEAM TO PLAY ENGLAND:

Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets) (75 Caps)
Josh Adams (Worcester) (1 Cap)
Scott Williams (Scarlets) (52 Caps)
Hadleigh Parkes (Scarlets) (2 Caps)
Steff Evans (Scarlets) (6 Caps)
Rhys Patchell (Scarlets) (6 Caps)
Gareth Davies (Scarlets) (28 Caps)
Rob Evans (Scarlets) (21 Caps)
Ken Owens (Scarlets) (53 Caps)
Samson Lee (Scarlets) (34 Caps)
Cory Hill (Dragons) (11 Caps)
Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys) (114 Caps) CAPT
Aaron Shingler (Scarlets) (14 Caps)
Josh Navidi (Cardiff Blues) (8 Caps)
Ross Moriarty (Gloucester) (18 Caps)

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Replacements:

Elliot Dee (Dragons) (3 Caps)
Wyn Jones (Scarlets) (6 Caps)
Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs) (27 Caps)
Bradley Davies (Ospreys) (58 Caps)
Justin Tipuric (Ospreys) (53 Caps)
Aled Davies (Scarlets) (6 Caps)
Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues) (12 Caps)
George North (Northampton Saints) (69 Caps)

After the Scotland game Gatland reminded everyone of Wales’ record at Twickenham.

“We go next week to a venue where we have had a lot of success in the last ten years and played well there, so we are looking forward to it.”

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Wales beat England in the group stage of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but their last 6 Nations success at the ground was in 2012.

 

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NK 34 minutes ago
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Very good player. Pity.

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Spew_81 58 minutes ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

Do you think J Barrett will play differently when he comes back?


Or do you think NZ coaches just see him as a battering ram?

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Spew_81 1 hour ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

They would have two awesome stadiums. The new Christchurch one should be really nice.

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Spew_81 1 hour ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

I’m sure John thinks it’s a ‘New Trick’ to undermine the Wallabies🤣

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Spew_81 1 hour ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

I think part of the issue for 10s like McKenzie and B Barrett, is that they are so fast/agile with an eye for a gap. That it wasn’t until they hit second or first tier rugby that they couldn’t essentially do it all themselves.


That they relied on their physical gifts too much and didn’t need to develop skills to set up other players; they either scored the try, or delivered the final offload etc.

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NB 1 hour ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

Yes losing Plummer/Cameron/Burke/Morgan at more or less the same time means a lost gen of 10’s… That can mean you jump to the next gen down before they are quite ready to play the role.


Can you imagine it? ‘The South Highland Crusaders’! There would be fighting in the stands🤣

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WI 1 hour ago
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You might not have been, but you should read some of your fellow countrymen’s remarks once in a while. Anyway, i came here to look for a Grand Slam definition, but i guess we are both not sure. So i’m just sticking to the old meaning, it is 4 wins on tour against the Home Unions. Anyway, goodluck for the season and all the best.

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NB 1 hour ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

Yes his kicking, both out of hand and at goal, has come on a lot. I’d like to see him vary his positioning much more at first receiver. Drop deep or hit the line flat, come shorter to the 9 on occasion… etc. It would also help him if they switch him with Jordie B far more often there.

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NB 1 hour ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

Richie for sure S. Bring on DMac with 30 to go.

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NB 1 hour ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

There is an art to bringing other ppl into the game successfully - Sexton had it. DMac has improved, though he still tends to look to himself to make breaks etc… which is prob the ‘busy’ you are referring to. But it’s not unknown for players to improve in their thirties, so who knows?

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Spew_81 2 hours ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

McKenzie has heaps of potential. He just needs to click. He seems to always be busy/frantic, rather than having time. Maybe just a wee bit more experience will do it?

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Spew_81 2 hours ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

If McKenzie, B Barrett, and Mo’unga were available. Who would you pick at 10? Too close to call (don’t want to get into the blood feud🤣)?


Looking at the comments in the Marshall related article you linked. There are a decent amount of New Zealanders who think Mo’unga is crap and they’re glad he’s gone.

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Spew_81 2 hours ago
Where is the new breed of All Black 10?

He’s been playing 10, for the All Blacks, as much as he could (either starting or as a replacement) since 2018. He’s made no secret he’d rather play 10.


Hopefully he really starts to sets up tries with passes this year. He’s developed a really good skill set for a 10: punting, goal kicking, running. He just needs to get a bit better at seeing the passing opportunity and nailing it. I think he tries to do a wee bit too much himself, then offload. Rather than put the outside in the best position and support. Having a 13 that passes would help his All Black performance too.


It could be his year, hopefully. He’s still got potential to tap.

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Good read. Good polarisation in the comments🤣

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