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Le retour du Gallois Costelow contre l’Irlande
Warren Gatland a composé son équipe du Pays de Galles pour affronter l’Irlande ce samedi 24 février dans le cadre du Tournoi des Six Nations, avec un seul changement par rapport à la récente défaite face à l’Angleterre.
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Les Gallois se sont inclinés 14-16 à Twickenham le 10 février, leur deuxième défaite consécutive dans le Tournoi de cette année, et ils se rendent maintenant au siège des champions en titre à Dublin avec Sam Costelow, de nouveau en forme, comme demi d’ouverture.
Costelow, qui a débuté lors de la première journée contre l’Écosse, remplace Ioan Lloyd, dont la rétrogradation sur le banc est l’une des trois modifications apportées à la liste des remplaçants de Londres.
La présence de Lloyd en tant que remplaçant entraîne l’absence de Cai Evans. La blessure d’Archie Griffin à Twickenham a également conduit à la nomination de Dilon Lewis en tant que pilier, tandis que le troisième-ligne Mackenzie Martin pourrait devenir le 1 200e joueur international de tous les temps du Pays de Galles s’il vient à entrer en jeu. Il a pris la place de Taine Basham sur le banc des remplaçants.
Face à face
5 dernières rencontres
Victoires
4
Nuls
0
Victoires
1
Moyenne de points marqués
28
11
Le premier essai gagne
60%
L'équipe recevante gagne
80%
« Nous avons hâte d’aller à Dublin et de nous tester contre l’une des meilleures équipes du rugby international. C’est un défi que nous savourons », a déclaré Warren Gatland.
« Nous avons progressé au cours des deux derniers matchs et il faut maintenant de construire sur cette base, d’apprendre de ces expériences et d’en tirer les leçons pour ce week-end.
« Il s’agit de continuer à travailler dur, de rechercher la précision dans notre performance pendant 80 minutes et de faire preuve de discipline. »
L’équipe du Pays de Galles (pour affronter l’Irlande)
- Tomos Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 55 sélections)
- Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 27 sélections)
- Elliot Dee (Dragons – 48 sélections)
- Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby – 4 sélections)
- Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs – 14 sélections) Capitaine
- Adam Beard (Ospreys – 53 sélections)
- Alex Mann (Cardiff Rugby – 2 sélections)
- Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers – 15 sélections)
- Aaron Wainwright (Dragons – 45 sélections)
- Tomos Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 55 sélections)
- Sam Costelow (Scarlets – 9 sélections)
- Rio Dyer (Dragons – 16 sélections)
- Nick Tompkins (Saracens – 34 sélections)
- George North (Ospreys – 119 sélections)
- Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 56 sélections)
- Cameron Winnett (Cardiff Rugby – 2 sélections)
Remplaçants :
- Ryan Elias (Scarlets – 40 sélections)
- Corey Domachowski (Cardiff Rugby – 8 sélections)
- Dillon Lewis (Harlequins – 54 sélections)
- Will Rowlands (Racing 92 – 30 sélections)
- Mackenzie Martin (Cardiff Rugby – non capé)
- Kieran Hardy (Scarlets – 19 sélections)
- Ioan Lloyd (Scarlets – 4 sélections)
- Mason Grady (Cardiff Rugby – 8 sélections)
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Comments on RugbyPass
Shows how much attitude matters. Last week the Brumbies got done, this week they dominated the tournament leaders, who were likely thinking they could cruise to victory.
4 Go to commentsA Turtle has more pace and leg drive than Owen Franks, so it’s a good thing he only had to run 90 metres for that try.
2 Go to commentsOh Tamati Tua was in the vastly over-rated Leon MacDonalds Blues system? Well, no wonder he was wasted, much like Emoni Narawa and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens under MacDonald. now look at them. Good thing Tua isn’t eligible, the Aussies latch on to any player who isn’t tied down.
4 Go to commentsMark Telea is a lot of things, but a defensive juggernaut has never been one of them. There will be far bigger tests in that regard for the youngster.
10 Go to commentsLove and respect to Fiji but not a chance outside of 7s
4 Go to commentsGood summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
4 Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
5 Go to commentsBrilliant article! Harry of 8/9
2 Go to comments‘UK athletes' have been in the NFL from the start.
1 Go to commentsIt’s going to be Scott Barrett. He’s the coaches mate and captain of a previously elite team. Ardie a great option but scooter has worked with the coach and Ardie still as big a leader as needed.
23 Go to commentsI commend Colin Scotts bio All Balls. He was the first Aussie to make it to NFL. But he was poached and did a full apprenticeship at the University of Hawaii. He was 130kgs surfed played 1st grade cricket etc. big guy by normal but not NFL standards and a top athlete. Even then the nfl were picking up Tongans and Samoans for their natural size and explosive power. They want explosive power not cardio from the big boys so a guy like Taniela Tupou would have been good if picked up young enough. He has fast twitch and they’d bulk the little lad up and give him something to do. soccer teams set up academies and look for Over Sara’s talent eg Messi was at Barcelona since a teenager and harry kewell went to Leeds as a teenager like 16 or something.
11 Go to commentsThe article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
23 Go to commentsI guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
45 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
5 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
45 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
2 Go to commentsIt is pretty clear that by almost any measure that NZ are a more successful rugby nation than South Africa. Quite aside from the distasteful events during the last RWC final. NZ lead SA in all significant measurements.
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