We seemed to do the basics very well. Nothing too complicated, we’ll organises in defence and focused on attacking their weaknesses, one of which being their line out.
It will be interesting to see if there is any re-organisation on the rugby side following the departure of the COO which always seemed a superflous position. It would be worth understanding the respective roles of Booth Ruddock Palmer and Griffiths beyond their mere titles.
The whole backrow was outstanding, scrum a bit iffy in the first half, Scarlets lineout was pathetic especially first half, Carrington's try was superb.
Deaves is a real keeper and if I was selecting between Hickey and Cracknell I would pick Hickey every time. That was good business moving his cost on. Strong was excellent cleaning up poor scrum ball.
The first half was excellent. Far better than the second. Whilst you have to take into account the opposition the half backs put great shape on the attack and Morgan was quite outstanding. His kicking out of hand was top drawer and he brought his forwards on to the ball better than any other 9 we have fielded this season. We saw little of Giles in attack but his pace in defence was very evident against a Scarlet bak three including Rogers that was not slow.
Ealing fielded a seconds team as their firsts were playing elsewhere so difficult to make judgements. Neither Morgan or Knott were on the bench. Rhys Henry destroyed their scrum from loose head. Sutton looks a decent prospect. Hickey has a huge engine and went the 80. Deaves looked the most explosive when he came on.Young Caiser goalkicked well. Josh Thomas has some nice touches and the replacement 10 Dan Edwards has a prodigous punt on him. Hawkins and Carson both limped off in the second half. I would not bank on getting any injury update from the Ospreys.
Why ? When bums on seats are hard to find , arrange a fixture when Swansea v Aberavon are playing at the same time. Why not play one of the games on a Friday night or Sunday and give fans the opportunity to see both games not have to choose between them.
Yes I would have given Knott the full game at 13 and given Hawkins and TTW a half each at 12. Most noticeable absentee is Giles. Presumably Lake is not ready either.
We seemed to do the basics very well. Nothing too complicated, we’ll organises in defence and focused on attacking their weaknesses, one of which being their line out.
Quietly very encouraging two games. Not a lot to be concerned about either.
Is Mike Ruddock over seeing the development structure for us now? if so it explains the dramatic improvements we saw last night.
Really great to see that performance. Good team performance and that last try was excellen.
The whole backrow was outstanding, scrum a bit iffy in the first half, Scarlets lineout was pathetic especially first half, Carrington's try was superb.
Final Score 10-33 to the Ospreys. Morgan Strong played well.
Great try from young Josh Carrington - great gas.
There seems to be a bit more flair from the young Scarlets but the young Ospreys are better in defence and winning the kicking battle.
Try Ospreys, Josh Thomas after a break from Hickey and good work from Strong.
Good defence from the young Ospreys especially when they are down to 14.
Harri was excelent.
I can see that Keelan Giles and Harri Morgan are off the field.
I missed the first half of the Development game against the Scarlets but we are 21-3 up at half time. Anyone stand out in the first 40?
Thanks gents, I'll possibly be going...if I can stomach crossing the bridge 😬
When is the 'A' side playing the turks?
Ealing fielded a seconds team as their firsts were playing elsewhere so difficult to make judgements. Neither Morgan or Knott were on the bench. Rhys Henry destroyed their scrum from loose head. Sutton looks a decent prospect. Hickey has a huge engine and went the 80. Deaves looked the most explosive when he came on.Young Caiser goalkicked well. Josh Thomas has some nice touches and the replacement 10 Dan Edwards has a prodigous punt on him. Hawkins and Carson both limped off in the second half. I would not bank on getting any injury update from the Ospreys.
The A team won 45-0. Did anyone go to watch and can comment on who stood out?
Why ? When bums on seats are hard to find , arrange a fixture when Swansea v Aberavon are playing at the same time. Why not play one of the games on a Friday night or Sunday and give fans the opportunity to see both games not have to choose between them.
Garyn Phillips presumably held back with the seniors as Rhodri goes down.
Would rather see Knott at 13 rather than TTW, who has proved conclusively that he will never make a 13.