Wales slip up against Italy in Women's Six Nations

Depth has often been their Achilles heal for a long time. They produce would class players no doubt about it, but the drop off from the test 23 to squad players can be pretty steep when injuries inevitably occur (see props). If you take away incoming foreign players that could become eligible after 3 years which is now extended to 5. The job for Andy Farrell and his men to maintain their success becomes tricky.

Even with their golden generation of players they were strong in cohesion and continuity rather than player resources. Injuries can really effect a team like Ireland, we might see more choppy seas than smooth sailing in the emerald isles going forward.

So now that immersion takes place only for the club player than can make it into his province, with general a handful or SR players also being involved at least. Not quite as accessible to everyone, but plays out on the screens at least. It was a big reason given for guys quitting the game when that interaction was removed from club rugby.

Take it at face value, he similar choses to go into the face of popularity, or with it. Like the flip of a coin.

Not exactly names that are going to have any relevance to such an euphoric occasion lol

The tour of SA is going to have a huge squad 60+, I’m guessing that’s going to be in October now..

I’m for opening things up, Barrett got resigned after 1 year, wasn’t their someone else who got resigned at the start of their second year to come straight back as well. 3 years for eligible players I’m OK with.