Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wales still favourites.
Caldy director of rugby Tony Atherton has told the Liverpool Daily Post that despite Englands impressive win against the French, he still expects Wales, who have a 100% record in their group, to take the Six Nations. With tough tests still to come for the Welsh who have to play France and an in form Ireland side before anything is decided.
Atherton complimented the England performance at the Stade de France for being 'professional and doing the simple things well'. Nick Easter was one of the names mentioned as a stand out player along with Johnny Wilkinson and Flood who defended superbly. England head to Murrayfield to take on the Scottish who recently have been in the media spotlight for Scott MacLeod being tested positive for a drugs test.
Ryan Jones Wales captain told the Guardian that he believes that Wales can do the Grand Slam this year in the Six Nations. The Wales number 8 who was given the captaincy after returning from a shoulder injury and now according to the Guardian is in the running to captain the Lions team in South Africa next year.
Atherton complimented the England performance at the Stade de France for being 'professional and doing the simple things well'. Nick Easter was one of the names mentioned as a stand out player along with Johnny Wilkinson and Flood who defended superbly. England head to Murrayfield to take on the Scottish who recently have been in the media spotlight for Scott MacLeod being tested positive for a drugs test.
Ryan Jones Wales captain told the Guardian that he believes that Wales can do the Grand Slam this year in the Six Nations. The Wales number 8 who was given the captaincy after returning from a shoulder injury and now according to the Guardian is in the running to captain the Lions team in South Africa next year.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
no major shakeups for Ashton
After Englands unconvincing win over Italy in the second game of the Six Nations Brian Ashton has not made any major changes to the squad. The latest change for England comes for Sale Sharks scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth. The two other changes are in the forwards with Andrew Sheridan and Phil Vickery returning as Ashtons props. More information is available on, http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/8461.php
nothing but praise for Gataland
Martyn Williams belives that Wales are on the brink of something special in the six nations this year. After coming out of retirement after the disappointment of the World Cup he is now back and believes Gatland's new ideas and new backroom staff has given the team a lift and a fresh outlook on ambitions of the team. Find out more on, http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/8462.php.
Former New Zealand hooker Sean Fitzpatrick has praised Warren Gatland for instilling belief and confidence in the Welsh side. Fitzpatrick added that Gatland has demanded a lot from the players in training and is reaping the rewards for taking a hard stance. Along with Martyn Williams he also said that he has brought in some bery affective backroom staff to help the Welsh team find form. More information on this story can be found on, http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/8469.php
Former New Zealand hooker Sean Fitzpatrick has praised Warren Gatland for instilling belief and confidence in the Welsh side. Fitzpatrick added that Gatland has demanded a lot from the players in training and is reaping the rewards for taking a hard stance. Along with Martyn Williams he also said that he has brought in some bery affective backroom staff to help the Welsh team find form. More information on this story can be found on, http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/8469.php
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Wales Rampant as Gatland Turns Welsh Hero
Another great win for the Welsh rugby team in the Six Nations takes them to joint top with France. Shane Williams provided another fantastic display with two tries even though one was said to be controversial. Scotland are livid with the decision to allow the try after it was said Carlo Damasco turned down the chance to see extra video footage that could have been the pivot in ruling the try out. In Domasco's defence the referee is obligated to make a decision as quick as possible and maybe felt that there was not need to keep viewing the footage.
With Italy coming up in two weeks which should see Wales through for a third win in a row a tought game against Ireland is to follow.
Warren Gatland is said to name the Wlesh team to face Italy today with a few changes expected to appear in the so far formidable line-up such as an expected start for experienced half-back's Stephen Jones and Dwayne Peel.
Rumours are also rife that Gatland's sucess so far with Wales has linked him with a chance to coach the British Lions against South Africa but no confirmation of the coach for the lions team is said to be made untill the end of the Six Nations tournament.
With Italy coming up in two weeks which should see Wales through for a third win in a row a tought game against Ireland is to follow.
Warren Gatland is said to name the Wlesh team to face Italy today with a few changes expected to appear in the so far formidable line-up such as an expected start for experienced half-back's Stephen Jones and Dwayne Peel.
Rumours are also rife that Gatland's sucess so far with Wales has linked him with a chance to coach the British Lions against South Africa but no confirmation of the coach for the lions team is said to be made untill the end of the Six Nations tournament.
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