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'Crying shame' - Disbelief why McBryde not snapped up by Welsh region
It was announced on Monday that Robin McBryde’s association with Welsh rugby will end after the World Cup, as he is set to join European giants Leinster as their forwards coach.
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McBryde earned the first of his 37 caps in 1994, and joined the coaching setup in 2006, where he has remained. Alongside Warren Gatland, he has won four Six Nations titles, including three Grand Slams, and is set to fill the void in Dublin left by John Fogarty, who is to team up with Ireland later this year.
With Wayne Pivac arriving after the World Cup, an overhaul of the coaching team was expected with Wales, but only today has McBryde’s next move been confirmed.
In light of this news, many Welsh fans have taken to Twitter to share their opinion on this departure. While many fans have been quick to mention how this will be a grave loss for Wales, what seems most noticeable is the disappointment that he is not remaining in Wales in some capacity.
Many fans had hoped that the former hooker would have returned to one of the Welsh regions, who would have benefited from the experience that he has amassed during his lengthy tenure with the national team. Instead, that experience will be lost, and the already powerful Leinster look to be the ones that benefit.
This is what the fans have said:
Shame to losing his experience and no region is benefitting.
— Andrew Fisher (@tonkatoys50) April 29, 2019
https://twitter.com/Geraint_Bull/status/1122808605793771521?s=20
https://twitter.com/mckay1402/status/1122807101821259778?s=20
Great news for Robin, and Leinster, but would be good to see our regions keeping such important knowledge within Wales!
— Matthew Knott (@HoltenderMatt) April 29, 2019
Good news for Robin but why not a Welsh region ? Apart from the obvious £££
— Mike Davies (@mikemdvs) April 29, 2019
Good luck and thank you to McBride; he'll have a blast at Leinster but what a crying shame that his skills & experience can't be utilised by one of the Welsh regions.
— Anne Kirkham (@akhfk) April 29, 2019
Agreed…but such a shame that he can't be part of one of OUR regions, all of whom could use his expertise!
— Anne Kirkham (@akhfk) April 29, 2019
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https://twitter.com/D_E_80/status/1122838760717209600?s=20
Not so good a move for the Welsh regions though.
— Mike Davies (@mikemdvs) April 29, 2019
Another top Welsh coach leaves Welsh rugby , shocking
— adam sawyer (@adamsawyer3) April 29, 2019
The Welsh regions seem to be in disarray at the moment and seriously underperforming. There seems to be a great disparity between the performance of the national and domestic rugby currently, and the success Wales has had has left many confused as to why the regions are way off the elite in Europe.
It is likely that only one Welsh team will be in the Champions Cup next season, which is an accurate reflection of the situation the domestic game is in. Any one of the four regions could have done with the services of McBryde, but as the fans have said, this looks to be one that has slipped through Welsh rugby’s fingers.
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What a difference Rodda and Carter made. Rodda has been out for ages but he is really the only world class lock in Australian rugby. Him, Carter and Beale made a huge difference on the weekend. If only they had a few decent props they’d be a much more dangerous team. Hamish Stewart was excellent last week as well. His carrying has improved significantly and has to be next in line after Paisami at 12 for the Wallabies. He’ll benefit hugely with Beale at fullback, there’s just no better communicator in Australian rugby than him and his experience will make a huge difference for the Force. No one sees space like Beale and he’s still sharp. I can see Force making a late charge into the top 8 if they can get some consistency.
2 Go to commentsRodda will be a walk up starter at lock. Frost if you analyse his dominance has little impact and he’s a long way from being physical enough, especially when you compare to Rodda and the work he does. He was quite poor at the World Cup in his lack of physicality. Between Rodda and Skelton we would have locks who can dominate the breakdown and in contact. Frost is maybe next but Schmidt might go for a more physical lock who does their core work better like Ryan or LSL. Swain is no chance unless there’s a load of injuries. Pollard hasn’t got the scrum ability yet to be considered. Nasser dominated him when they went toe to toe and really showed him up. Picking Skelton effects who can play 6 and 8. Ideally Valetini would play 6 as that’s his best position and Wilson at 8 but that’s not ideal for lineout success. Cale isn’t physical enough yet in contact and defence but is the best backrow lineout jumper followed by Wright, Hanigan and Swinton so unfortunately Valetini probably will start at 8 with Wright or Hanigan at 6. Wilson on the bench, he’s got too much quality not to be in the squad.
8 Go to commentsWhy do people keep on picking Ardie at 7 when he's a ball in hand 8? A modern 7 is the lead tackler and ruck clearer which isn't his strength.
14 Go to commentsSly dig there at Ireland’s propensity to back a non-Irish coach. Must really want it. I’m not sure I like ROG very much. Comes off as unpleasant. But he’d gain my respect if he took a number 7 ranked team and turned them into WC winners. Not even back-to-back. Argentina? Scotland? Or how about Wales? France would be too easy, no?
1 Go to commentsA bit of sensationalism, but surprised by the comments about SBW. I’ve always thought of him as a pretty authentic person. There is nothing worse than working with a colleague you’ve seen straight through.
9 Go to comments100% agree with your comment about Touch. I’ve been playing it competitively since Covid. It’s on a Wednesday night after work. It means the weekend is free for time with my family.
1 Go to commentsRodda back is massively important for the Wallabies. Kaitu at hooker important too coz he was very good a few years ago.
2 Go to commentsThe pink cabous might be eligible this year and the Boks don’t need him
8 Go to commentsNasser and kaitu are options for hooker. Especially Nasser. You forgot Rodda who touch wood will be fit at test time and if fit he’s number one. Great partner for the great Skelton and Oz best lineout caller. Third best lock is LSL whom I’d be inclined to sub on for Skelton around 60 minutes. Probably start valetini at 8 because I like a big body back there. Cale should play 6 at the brumbies. For Wallabies definitely cale in the squad but as an apprentice. Dunno who starts at 6 seru wright Swinton hanigan with Will Harris and Harry Wilson not far away. Seru and Swinton my front runners but Swinton is going. Still if we don’t cap seru then Fiji must coz they need his lineout skills and easily compensate for his lack of weight
8 Go to commentsYeah but who was it?
9 Go to commentsThink you might have written this just before the Brumbies got thrashed last weekend
8 Go to commentsI really do believe that Billy Proctor should be selected at least in the larger squad but also it would be my choice at 13, much more a center than Ioane who can still play at wing. Roigard if fit should play, otherwise it should be Perenara or Christie. Also, Iose could deserve a spot at blindside. Of course, being a Canes supporter I’m biased but I really believe that at least Billy P is deserving a chance and being Holland one of the Selectors, I’m having a little hope he could grab it.
14 Go to commentsI would not play Swinton I’d pick Wright or Hanigan. The rest are decent starters, but can’t agree on any subs except Tupou. My take on the subs: Gibbon, Ueslese, Tupou, LSL, Wilson, White, Will Harrison, and Petaia.
8 Go to commentsSBW the biggest moron to pull on a black jersey a park footy player at best
9 Go to commentsSBW is fast becoming a laughing stock, his misplaced comments & lack of insight Is actually pretty sad.
9 Go to commentsJust well you guys are couch 🛋 potatoes selector's, picking a team of greenhorns to play England! “What are you people smoking?” The halfbacks will be Christie, Fakatava, Perenara Props; Newell, Bower, Lomax, Tunga'fasi, Hookers; Asosa Amua when fit, Taylor, Samisoni,
14 Go to commentsQuite frankly, all this is a bit pathetic. The first time Wales get the Wooden Spoon in 21 years and everyone is on the bandwagon for a ‘play-off’ game. Wales have no obligation to Georgia and no obligation to the rest of the Six Nations to play such a game. If they want Georgia in so badly then they need to include South Africa into a Northern Hemisphere competition with 2 leagues of 4 teams with the top 2 competing for the Championship. Sadly, this will end Triple Crowns and Grand Slams forever. Is this really what you want?
4 Go to commentsI think Finau to start Blackadder to come on. Poss Prokter instead of Ioane, haven't seen much from Reiko so far this year.
14 Go to commentsJoe will have had a good chat with Dave Rennie, a smart move to begin with while it’s doubtful Fast Eddie will be consulted? Plenty of Aus players hitting top form so they should go OK.
8 Go to commentsMmm. Not sure I like this article or see it as necessary.
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