606V2 Fans Choice WALES vs England 13th Aug.

Ok, Wednesday night is here and I think that's a reasonable place to bring the poll to a close (https://www.606v2.com/t11094-wales-xxii-vs-england-pt2-who-will-win-this-time). So the 606v2 fan's most popular choice for the game this saturday is:

15 Rhys Priestland
14 George North
13 Jonathan Davies
12 Jamie Roberts
11 Shane Williams
10 James Hook
9 Tavis Knoyle
8 Gareth Delve
7 Sam Warburton
6 Danny Lydiate
5 Ryan Jones
4 Bradley Davies
3 Adam Jones
2 Lloyd Burns
1 Gethin Jenkins

16 Paul James
17 Huw Bennett
18 Alun Wyn Jones
19 Toby Faletau
20 Lloyd Williams
21 Stephen Jones
22 Scott Williams

Hook ended up at 10 because he got more votes than Jones as did Roberts and Davies. Priestland ends up at 15 as he was way ahead of Byrne. Probably not to everyone's tastes but to be fair it's a pretty strong team with every chance of beating England. Now let's see what Gatland has to say ......

Who's back up winger ?

munkian wrote:Who's back up winger ?

It's a "most popular" team so not an exact science. Brew was the next most popular wing choice but behind Scott Williams in votes.

Gotcha

Nice team actually - Brew for Shane; he needs another crack and him and Monye would be a great tussle

Sounds like a good team, though I fancy that Gavin Henson will be in instead of either Robert or Davies probably Roberts.

We do need cover so maybe giving game time to Henson who also has international experience in the No 15 shirt would be a bonus.

I do though think it is very important that Wales win their next two games. I hope that is a priority over shuffling the squad around too much.

Hernandez is out of the Argentinian side and he is one of their key players.
Pity to see him miss the world cup though.

terrible shame he is a fantastic player.

RubyGuby wrote:Nice team actually - Brew for Shane; he needs another crack and him and Monye would be a great tussle

Why? BECAUSE THEY'RE BOTH BLACK?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously though: why?

Cymroglan wrote: Hernandez is out of the Argentinian side and he is one of their key players.
Pity to see him miss the world cup though.

What has that got to do with this topic ?

nottins wrote:

Cymroglan wrote: Hernandez is out of the Argentinian side and he is one of their key players.
Pity to see him miss the world cup though.

What has that got to do with this topic ?

And your post is contributing how exactly ?

If I was Jonathan Davies, I'd be miffed to see Henson selected inside Jamie Roberts. He'll get so much more ball than JD2 does playing outside Roberts.

Countnefarious wrote:

RubyGuby wrote:Nice team actually - Brew for Shane; he needs another crack and him and Monye would be a great tussle

Seriously though: why?

I just don't think Brew has been given a decent opportunity in a welsh shirt and his performances for the Dragons merit a start against England IMO - We know what all the others can do but I think we are going to need his power and pace.

Does anyone know when the teams (both W and E) are to be announced?

Portnoy, the Welsh team's announced at 1.30, I think.

Thanks Lucky.

Update: the Welsh team's going to be announced at 12.15.