Wales-Who will play 15?

One of the positions that is slightly up in the air is 15. I assume most people (myself included) would guess that halfpenny would retain the 15 shirt from the world cup.

However, since Shane has left, Gatland might not want to put an inexperienced winger at 11 and might have halfpenny there.
I haven't seen Byrne play since he went to france but from what I hear he has been playing alright so he would probably be the next choice.

Priestland and Hook will almost certainly not be playing fullback with priestland making the 10 shirt his own and hook most likely to be playing 10 or covering the 10 position from the bench.

I guess Henson is always a possibility too as he wasn't too bad playing there for the blues.

Well if the Ospreys staff have anything to do with it theyll no doubt try and play 16 not 15

I honestly would have thought Halfpenny to be honest..

I think it'll be Leigh Halfpenny most probably. Hook will fill in at ten I think. Priestland's not going to be fit in time.

I think Gatland wii go for Byrne myself.

Although personaly i thought Halpenny was playing well ther for the Blues.

How is Byrne playing these days down in France?

Byrne, Halfpenny on the wing

If they put Hookie there I don't think I could bring myself to watch the game. It has to be Byrne or 1/2p.

If were confused who is going to be playing think what thats doing to the Irish team a week ago you could pretty much pick the team now who knows what Gatland is going to pull out of the hat tomorrow. Makes it interesting. I bet the Irish players are having to go through a lot of extra video prep.

I think he'll play Byrne but Id rather it be Halfpenny.
Having said that, I'd rather Byrne with halfpenny on the wing than Halfpenny with Cuthbert on the wing.
Were it my choice, I'd have Halfpenny at 15 with North and L.Williams on the wings.

Shane_Williams wrote:One of the positions that is slightly up in the air is 15. I assume most people (myself included) would guess that halfpenny would retain the 15 shirt from the world cup.

However, since Shane has left, Gatland might not want to put an inexperienced winger at 11 and might have halfpenny there.
I haven't seen Byrne play since he went to france but from what I hear he has been playing alright so he would probably be the next choice.

Priestland and Hook will almost certainly not be playing fullback with priestland making the 10 shirt his own and hook most likely to be playing 10 or covering the 10 position from the bench.

I guess Henson is always a possibility too as he wasn't too bad playing there for the blues.

Tell me why havent you included L Williams who is in the squad as a 15.................. yet you have included a player who hasnt played 15 for more than 5 months and a player who played 2-3 average games at 15 and was then moved into the centre??

fhf, i would put L. Williams at wing myself especially in a big game against Ireland in Ireland, Wales will need a good experienced head at fullback.

sorry bout that fhf, Don't know much about the guy and though he was the squad as a winger, will add him to the poll. But as eirebilly says, doubt he will be starting at 15.

damn, just realised i can't do that, well if a moderator feels kind enough to add him in..

It just stands to reason to put him on the wing in a big game like this. If all is going well for Wales, he could even drop to the fullback position after 60mins or so to see how he goes?

Williams is a very good fullback, I wouldn't be too upset to see him there. He causes all teams problems.

He is very good, i am not doubting that for a second but would you start him there from the off against Ireland on Sunday? I would'nt, i would first let him get a feel for the game at wing and then move him back to fullback if he is looking confident and playing well.

I went for 1/2p as i think its his best position

eirebilly wrote:He is very good, i am not doubting that for a second but would you start him there from the off against Ireland on Sunday? I would'nt, i would first let him get a feel for the game at wing and then move him back to fullback if he is looking confident and playing well.

If he is good enough he is good enough. We have a natural faith in young talent in Wales. Brings an exciting edge to the team. Gareth Edwards, JPR both capped very young.

Told you!!!!

Cari wrote:Told you!!!!

Hook's at ten?