It's an element of the modern game that is under-used, but - as England also showed against Australia - if you've got a formidable set piece you have to use it. |
It's been a difficult but exciting selection so early into the season, |
It's been amazing today. We are in amongst the big guns at last. |
It's comforting to know that we have a replacement of the quality of Nicky. |
It's great to see Mark Jones in the squad after two very serious knee operations. He is a recognized finisher, try-scorer and line-breaker and you have to be impressed by his determination to get himself back on the field after such serious injuries. |
It's in my interest to protect the group as best I can. That's the mindset down in Wales, and all the more so given the injuries we've had. So the players will be withdrawn from games this weekend. That's to give us the best possible chance. |
It's one mighty challenge to take on the All Blacks, particularly given our record over the last 50 years, but we have to aim high, |
Matthew has shown when he comes onto the field he has pace and great footwork. I think he deserves his opportunity. |
Mike was a vital member of our squad during the Six Nations last season, when Gareth Cooper was out injured, |
No doubt Gavin has a case to answer, but I am not sure if the length of ban is spot-on. |
Once he has completed the launch of his book he should focus totally on overcoming his injury and regaining his full fitness and form and continue to prove he is a fine individual player and a fine team player. |
Our first aim is to recreate that form from last season, next we aim to defend our title successfully and lastly we are aware that we must build momentum for the World Cup. |
Our passing, tackling, lineout and tackle area play all need to be improved, |
Our shape was there but our accuracy let us down, |
Ryan is not looking great for the New Zealand game, |