Cardiff Blues Season Thread 3 - Danny Wilson Appointed Head Coach
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Cardiff Blues Season Thread 3 - Danny Wilson Appointed Head Coach
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Gethin Jenkins, Taufa'ao Filise, Craig Mitchell, Sam Hobbs, Scott Andrews, Thomas Davies, Dillon Lewis
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Scrum half
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2nd Row
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Flanker
Sam Warburton, Josh Turnbull, Macauley Cook, Ellis Jenkins, Josh Navidi, Jevon Groves, Ben Roach
Eight
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Scrum half
Tavis Knoyle, Lloyd Williams, Lewis Jones, Tomos Williams
Fly half
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Re: Cardiff Blues Season Thread 3 - Danny Wilson Appointed Head Coach
gcBlues wrote:MFL
Something with a small c, I heard.
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LordDowlais wrote:GavinDragon wrote:he strikes me as someone who doesnt really have the respect of top players
I agree, but if he has the Chief as his right hand man, that could be a good partnership.
Don't you mean forearm?
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wales606 wrote:ScarletSpiderman wrote:
Rumour has it the one and only Sean Holley is headed your way.
Well, in fairness, he couldn't make things worse.
Would prolong the agony then.
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Re: Cardiff Blues Season Thread 3 - Danny Wilson Appointed Head Coach
Bluesfamily are Poopie!
Said so on ChumV, yur.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/32279098
Said so on ChumV, yur.....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/32279098
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Cardiff Dave wrote:ScarletSpiderman wrote:I have good news for all Blues fans. Come this time next season the Blues will have a home Pro12 semi-final lined up, and will be in the Challenge Cup semi-finals too.
Rumour has it the one and only Sean Holley is headed your way.
Tell me you're kidding.
Part of me wants to cry, as I want 4 strong sides. But part of me wants to laugh too!
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Here you go. Something to get your teeth into. The king of self promotion?!
http://www.seanholley.co.uk
http://www.seanholley.co.uk
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Griff wrote:Cardiff Dave wrote:ScarletSpiderman wrote:I have good news for all Blues fans. Come this time next season the Blues will have a home Pro12 semi-final lined up, and will be in the Challenge Cup semi-finals too.
Rumour has it the one and only Sean Holley is headed your way.
Tell me you're kidding.
Part of me wants to cry, as I want 4 strong sides. But part of me wants to laugh too!
One would do for me. Mine.
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Griff wrote:Here you go. Something to get your teeth into. The king of self promotion?!
http://www.seanholley.co.uk
Not clicking on that link for starters.
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Cardiff Dave wrote:Griff wrote:Here you go. Something to get your teeth into. The king of self promotion?!
http://www.seanholley.co.uk
Not clicking on that link for starters.
Go on. You might learn something (about Holley that is. Not rugby. It's all about him).
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I've said elsewhere that if this means he won't be on Scrum V all the time, I'm all for it.
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Oh well Tuculet has left a sinking ship, he is off at the end of the season:-
http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7606.php
http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/7606.php
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Re: Cardiff Blues Season Thread 3 - Danny Wilson Appointed Head Coach
Presumably Sean Holley going to the Blues is dependent on Bristol not getting promoted?
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If they put Sean Holley in post then that's it for me and the blues, will solely be a Cardiff RFC supporter.
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gcBlues wrote:If they put Sean Holley in post then that's it for me and the blues, will solely be a Cardiff RFC supporter.
No doubt he'd be statting the Rags players too and don't forget we're sposed to be having regional A games next season instead of the LV.
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Luckless Pedestrian wrote:Presumably Sean Holley going to the Blues is dependent on Bristol not getting promoted?
They've obvs had enough of prat pad like we have.
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Well, that's that rumour put to bed - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/32394746
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Re: Cardiff Blues Season Thread 3 - Danny Wilson Appointed Head Coach
Blues fans relieved
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/32397373
Fans thoughts on Dale then? Nobody has really discussed him much since he's been with the Blues.
Fans thoughts on Dale then? Nobody has really discussed him much since he's been with the Blues.
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The Saint wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/32397373
Fans thoughts on Dale then? Nobody has really discussed him much since he's been with the Blues.
"If it's myself, it's myself, if it's Paul it's Paul, if it's someone else it's irrelevant to us." - Chief
Well that read as "If its me good, if its Paul I will support him, if it is another bleeding outsider we will force him out too"
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Things are not looking good at the Blues, neither Paul or the Chief are up to the task.
What about Nigel Davies, where has he been hiding?
What about Nigel Davies, where has he been hiding?
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IronMike wrote:Things are not looking good at the Blues, neither Paul or the Chief are up to the task.
What about Nigel Davies, where has he been hiding?
After reading the Holland interview, things are looking better imo.
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The Saint wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/32397373
Fans thoughts on Dale then? Nobody has really discussed him much since he's been with the Blues.
He's really 'ard and has been encouraged to apply for the DOR job.
Good luck to him.
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The Saint wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/32397373
Fans thoughts on Dale then? Nobody has really discussed him much since he's been with the Blues.
Inept defence coach and is using the media to keep himself in a job.
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He also likes Groggs.
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Fair. Declan Kidney as head coach, Nigel Davies as backs coach? Unlikely, but it would be nice. I can blues keeping McIntosh and John, so prepare for another year like the one you had under B and B.
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Who knew that Dai Young would be so missed? Dai Young for future Wales coach?!
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Josh Navidi proving again why he is one of the best forwards playing for the Blues, if he is not capped this September I wouldn't blame him for buggering off to join a better club
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IronMike wrote:Josh Navidi proving again why he is one of the best forwards playing for the Blues, if he is not capped this September I wouldn't blame him for buggering off to join a better club
Thought him and Baker really showed up well at No8 and hopefully both will get a shot in the warm up games and put much needed pressure on Faletau. Said all along I just didn't see what the fuss about Anscombe was and I still stand by that.
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Dafydd Hewitt has had to retire due to a neck injury at 29 years old.
The very definition of a solid club player, often had to deputise for Jamie Roberts and did well enough. Much better than the other recent centres we had other than Laulala.
The very definition of a solid club player, often had to deputise for Jamie Roberts and did well enough. Much better than the other recent centres we had other than Laulala.
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Any news outside of the media on any movement on the coaching front or players?
I noticed Adam Jones said on ScrumV last week that he wasnt in the team because Craig Mitchell and Scott Andrews will be here next season. Would that suggest that Andrews has had his contract renewed? I thought he was on the way out.
Shame about Hewitt, by no means a world beater but a solid club man. Read somewhere (here maybe) that he was on £100,000 a year. If true that is some money to throw at a second row.
I noticed Adam Jones said on ScrumV last week that he wasnt in the team because Craig Mitchell and Scott Andrews will be here next season. Would that suggest that Andrews has had his contract renewed? I thought he was on the way out.
Shame about Hewitt, by no means a world beater but a solid club man. Read somewhere (here maybe) that he was on £100,000 a year. If true that is some money to throw at a second row.
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http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/jamie-roberts-agrees-harlequins-deal-9161501
Roberts is off to Quins. Not really bothered, he didn't play for us a lot before and he wouldn't have this time either.
Roberts is off to Quins. Not really bothered, he didn't play for us a lot before and he wouldn't have this time either.
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Coleman wrote:http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/jamie-roberts-agrees-harlequins-deal-9161501
Roberts is off to Quins. Not really bothered, he didn't play for us a lot before and he wouldn't have this time either.
So Gatland's Law will be enforced here then right?
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Chunky Norwich wrote:Coleman wrote:http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/jamie-roberts-agrees-harlequins-deal-9161501
Roberts is off to Quins. Not really bothered, he didn't play for us a lot before and he wouldn't have this time either.
So Gatland's Law will be enforced here then right?
...as opposed to when he was at Racing?
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I think he was under contract at Racing before Gatlands law was in place. I think Gatlands law takes place once you sign a contract after the law was made. But we all know Roberts is going to play as he'll be 'extreme circumstances'
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Blues fans, is it true that Patchell has SIGNED a pre contract with the Scarlets for the season after next, they would have had him for next season but the Blues wouldn't release him early, that is the rumour I'm hearing.
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No such thing as Gatlands law while there is still the 'exceptional circumstances' clause.
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bedfordwelsh wrote:No such thing as Gatlands law while there is still the 'exceptional circumstances' clause.
Completely agree. I've said over and over on here in recent years (as has Bedford) that there is no Gatland law that says he won't pick players outside Wales. He's always maintained that where he has two players playing equally well, one in Wales and one outside, the Wales based player is likely to get the nod as he will be able to monitor him more; influence his conditioning, etc. at the region; have extended training camps outside the international window; etc. With Roberts I imagine Gatland will argue that no other Welsh 12 is playing the crash ball role like Roberts so he gets the nod as he will serve the role that Gatland wants. Scott Williams is in form but does not play in the same way as Roberts. There are similarities, but not the same. So Gatland will be justified in picking him in the absences of a direct replacement.
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Gats loves his first XV and Justin Tipuric, that's just the way it is.
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The Saint wrote:Gats loves his first XV and Justin Tipuric, that's just the way it is.
And why wouldn't he, overall they have served him well and he has made little 'tweaks' here and there when required such as Webb, Biggar given a good run and Li Williams. He has never been afraid to give youngsters a go either.
Griff,
On the Roberts theme I half expect him to retire after the WC and concentrate of his medical carear and with that in mind and despite Tyler Morgan being on a DC I think Dixon would fit the role of Roberts quite well and think he might be given few chances in that role.
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wayne wrote:Blues fans, is it true that Patchell has SIGNED a pre contract with the Scarlets for the season after next, they would have had him for next season but the Blues wouldn't release him early, that is the rumour I'm hearing.
Would probably be a good move for him, they need a new 10, and he might actually get game time there
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I think Patchell would do very well at the Scarlets. I had very high hopes for him based on his performances when he first broke through. Shame he's been shifted about and dropped for Anscombe, who I don't think is any better from what I've seen.
Patchell will suit the Scarlets running rugby style of play too I think. I thought he could go on to be a good wales 10 in time, and I think the Scarlets could get him back on the path to that.
Patchell will suit the Scarlets running rugby style of play too I think. I thought he could go on to be a good wales 10 in time, and I think the Scarlets could get him back on the path to that.
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Griff wrote:I think Patchell would do very well at the Scarlets. I had very high hopes for him based on his performances when he first broke through. Shame he's been shifted about and dropped for Anscombe, who I don't think is any better from what I've seen.
Patchell will suit the Scarlets running rugby style of play too I think. I thought he could go on to be a good wales 10 in time, and I think the Scarlets could get him back on the path to that.
Patchell's issue is consistency, but I think he just needs a run of games as hes still a young player. Not sure how good he is at running Rugby, but hes a quick player and is not too shabby at offloading so he has potential.
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I actually think S Shingler has looked good in the games he's had this season. I wasn't bothered one bit when all the fuss about him wanting to play for Scotland came about and think he should have been able to go.
Now what with Priestland going after the WC I would think it would be good for him to have an extended steady run and try prove himself.
Now what with Priestland going after the WC I would think it would be good for him to have an extended steady run and try prove himself.
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Danny Wilson it is then. Or is it? Who knows?
But whoever it is, I hope THEY let him (or her) get on with IT.
But whoever it is, I hope THEY let him (or her) get on with IT.
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Shouldn't Wilson just be forwards coach? Otherwise, I think Anscombe would be a better option. But he's probably afraid given your treatment of good coaches lately.
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I don't think many of us on here will know what really went on but certain rumours are that player power was what got rid of Hammett, they didn't like they way he was doing things and how hard he was training/pushing them.
If that is the case I doubt Anscombe will work either, if the players aren't man enough to deal with new coaching techniques or cope with a bit of hard work then any new coach will struggle.
Whoever comes in the board needs to back 110% and if the players throw toys out of cot and complain then tell them to suck it up and get on with it or get rid.
If that is the case I doubt Anscombe will work either, if the players aren't man enough to deal with new coaching techniques or cope with a bit of hard work then any new coach will struggle.
Whoever comes in the board needs to back 110% and if the players throw toys out of cot and complain then tell them to suck it up and get on with it or get rid.
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Player Power? Who knew Matthew Rees and Lou Reed were so influential!
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I dont understand why players wouldn't want to work hard though, unless they're happy with losing every game
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They're just happy being in starbucks by 12 every day.
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gcBlues wrote:Player Power? Who knew Matthew Rees and Lou Reed were so influential!
Well they do say that the first Velvet Underground album didn't sell well, but everyone who bought it went on to form a band.
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