Comments on: Rugby World Cup 2015: Wales team to play Fiji

By: John f

John f — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:50:04 +0000

Why don’t we back the northern hemisphere and both beat Australia ! Then have a rematch in the Final ! Maybe you would want to play us at the Millenium stadium ! If carlsberg only did rugby word cups !

By: Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:28:03 +0000

Pretty obvious we aren’t going in under prepared when it’s the squad we used against England excluding injuries. Same squad we intend to play against Australia excluding Liam Williams if he is over concussion

By: brighty

brighty — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:48:25 +0000

Spot on. If there is one 2nd tier (you know what I mean) nation in world rugby that Wales will not under estimate, that we will not be cocky about beating, it is Fiji. The entire nation is wary of Fiji and knows exactly what they can do. Fiji will be coming down to our house and we will be 100% up for a test match.

By: Stesco

Stesco — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:41:59 +0000

Do you honestly think Gatland will have Wales going into this game ‘under prepared’ ? or they will underestimate Fiji ? not a chance ! . This will be a tough game for Wales, not least because of the multiple injuries & short turnaround, but it is in Cardiff & they will have the nation with them ….. think you will need to rely on beating Australia rather than hoping Fiji can do you a favour …

By: stroudos

stroudos — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:54:01 +0000

Nadolo is a big loss for Fiji. Such an influential and dangerous player. Tikoirotuma and Nagusa are hardly shit players though! Personally I’m hoping Wales are under-prepared for them and go into this more cocky because Nadolo’s missing.

Matawalu out injured is a massive shame. Don’t know much about his replacement Kenatale. Hope he can get the job done.

By: Chris Lacharge

Chris Lacharge — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:51:21 +0000

Guys one of my friend can’t come so I have one extra CatA ticket if someone has an interest. It s the seat right to me so we can get in at the same time no risk of fake ticket.

By: Matt B

Matt B — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:43:19 +0000

I think with Nadolo out this is a near certain win for Wales, although BP in question. I can’t see that the same group of players who went to Twickenham and worked so hard for a huge win will come back and let it slip at home with so much at stake.
As an England fan first and Wales second I’m not sure who to cheer on Thursday.

By: Big Dia

Big Dia — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:22:16 +0000

Pablito and Brighty To answer your question “I don’t know much about Tyler Morgan, can anyone enlighten me” I’ve seen him play a few times and he reminded me of a young John Devereux with his demeanour and the way he played, direct when needed and an awareness of this support and team mates. Not wanting to big him up to much but has defiantly shown himself to be a player with the right credentials to play at this level. Thursday will tell.

By: Pablito

Pablito — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:53:57 +0000

Has anyone seen a replay of what nadolo was banned for? If so, could you point me towards it? Ta

By: john f

john f — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:51:28 +0000

it was always going to be the case that Fiji were going to be tough ,even with a full fit squad !( 10 aside touch team available and training at the a and e in the Heath hospital ) .Gats was always going to play a strong side here ! Hope above hope we get the bonus point and England lose to aussies as i could not go through the emotions again on 10th October ! Also i do not think we will have many men standing after this game ! rest everyone against the aussies and put out a strong side in the quarters against JAPAN !!!

By: Stesco

Stesco — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:29:04 +0000

For me should have been Anscombe instead of M Morgan, Morgan is a great talent undoubtedly but too small for this game, can’t see him out jumping anyone under the high ball & it showed against Italy that he ain’t the strongest tackler in the world, got brushed aside in the last minute for their late try. I think Anscombe was due to play this week anyway so should be fit enough.

Also would have gone for Charteris to start, as has been said earlier the FIjians ain’t great at defending the rolling maul & this is an obvious avenue for points.

Tyler Morgan also a gamble imho, again a great talent who will be a shoe in for the next WC, but maybe a bit early for this one.

Am fairly confident of a win on Thursday, especially with Nadolo missing ( providing he doesn’t win his appeal ), but not so sure about the BP, I am with Brighty on this one, the best avenue we have to the QF’s is for the Aussies to beat England …… mercenary though that sounds ! I am sure the vast majority of England fans will be cheering for Fiji !!.

Another bonus for Thursday …… no French referee ……

By: Staggy

Staggy — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:44:55 +0000

Shows how worried Gats is about this game. Fiji have shown themselves to be a pretty decent side, although Nadalo missing puts a giant hole in their squad and game plan. Can’t really see Wales losing this – just a question of whether they get the BP or not. Keep your fingers crossed for no more injuries as it will be physical again. Going to be some tired and sore bodies in the changing room after this game given the week they’ve had.