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[MiketheSnow]

WALES SQUAD – AUTUMN 2020

Forwards (21):
Rhys Carre (Cardiff Blues, 8 Caps), Wyn Jones (Scarlets, 25 Caps), Nicky Smith (Ospreys, 35 Caps), Ken Owens (Scarlets, 77 Caps), Ryan Elias (Scarlets, 13 Caps), Sam Parry (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets, 41 Caps), Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Blues, 26 Caps), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs, 48 Caps), Leon Brown (Dragons, 10 Caps), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, 138 Caps), Will Rowlands (Wasps, 1 Cap), Jake Ball (Scarlets, 46 Caps), Seb Davies (Cardiff Blues, 7 Caps), Cory Hill (Cardiff Blues, 25 Caps), Aaron Wainwright (Dragons, 21 Caps), Ross Moriarty (Dragons, 45 Caps), Taulupe Faletau (Bath, 76 Caps), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Blues, 24 Caps), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys, 76 Caps), Josh Macleod (Scarlets).

Backs (17):
Rhys Webb (Ospreys, 33 Caps), Gareth Davies (Scarlets, 53 Caps), Kieran Hardy (Scarlets), Dan Biggar (Northampton, 83 Caps), Rhys Patchell (Scarlets, 19 Caps), Callum Sheedy (Bristol), Owen Watkin (Ospreys, 22 Caps), Nick Tompkins (Dragons, 4 Caps), Jonathan Davies (Scarlets, 81 Caps), Johnny Williams (Scarlets), George North (Ospreys, 95 Caps), Josh Adams (Cardiff Blues, 24 Caps), Louis Rees-Zammit (Gloucester), Jonah Holmes (Dragons, 3 Caps), Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets, 89 Caps), Ioan Lloyd (Bristol)*, Liam Williams (Scarlets, 63 Caps).

[Bones]

@MiketheSnow is that the dropping of the two kiwi backs?

[Stargazer]

@Bones Who? Not sure if you mean them, but Johnny McNicholl is injured (ankle) and Hadleigh Parkes no longer eligible (moved to Japan).

[Bones]

@Stargazer actually meant Anscombe and Parkes, had forgotten about McNicholl. Thanks for the update.

[MiketheSnow]

@Bones said in NH International Rugby:

@Stargazer actually meant Anscombe and Parkes, had forgotten about McNicholl. Thanks for the update.

Anscombe still injured

[Derm McCrum]

@Yeetyaah said in NH International Rugby:

@mofitzy_ I think Lowe becomes eligible in November so he might not even play.

Time is not on his side. Particularly with Covid messing up international schedules.

[Machpants]

@MiketheSnow why are some players in italics, I couldn't figure the pattern?

[Stargazer]

@Machpants I think there is no meaning. No italics in the official announcement.

Welsh Rugby Union - Seven uncapped in Wales' autumn squad

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named seven uncapped players in his 38-man squad for Wales’ upcoming autumn campaign. Two uncapped forwards are named in hooker Sam Parry and back-row Josh Macleod, whilst five uncapped backs are included: Kieran Hardy, Callum Sheedy, Johnny Williams, Louis Rees...

[Chris B.]

Authentic Brian O'Driscoll tour ball on sale here.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/2812283006

[MiketheSnow]

@Stargazer said in NH International Rugby:

@Machpants I think there is no meaning. No italics in the official announcement.

Welsh Rugby Union - Seven uncapped in Wales' autumn squad

Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named seven uncapped players in his 38-man squad for Wales’ upcoming autumn campaign. Two uncapped forwards are named in hooker Sam Parry and back-row Josh Macleod, whilst five uncapped backs are included: Kieran Hardy, Callum Sheedy, Johnny Williams, Louis Rees...

Yeah nonesense presentation

[Bones]

@Machpants said in NH International Rugby:

@MiketheSnow why are some players in italics, I couldn't figure the pattern?

Most likely because in the text there was an asterisk denoting debutant or something and it messed with the post formatting.

[Stargazer]

[Machpants]

@Stargazer said in NH International Rugby:

[sparky]

Didn't realise there was NH International Rugby coming up in four days time. All behind closed doors

Friday 23rd October

Scotland Vs Georgia

Saturday 24th October

Ireland Vs Italy (6 Nations)

France Vs Wales

Sunday 25th October

England Vs Barbarians

[Machpants]

@sparky On Sky too, I think

[Stargazer]

COVID has caused a significant drop in the quality of players available to the Barbarians, but great for Chris Eves and Haereti Hetet to be given the opportunity.

[Bones]

@Stargazer you would've thought England were better off just doing a trial match, looking at the strength of that side.

[sparky]

@Stargazer That's only 22 players and not exacly a star-studded line up. Shall I clean my boots and get down to Barbarians HQ?

[Machpants]

@Bones said in NH International Rugby:

@Stargazer you would've thought England were better off just doing a trial match, looking at the strength of that side.

Pretty much a half strength England side too, so about right

[mofitzy_]

AWJ about to equal McCaw's test cap record. At least he's a decent and likeable player.