Chickens coming home to roost, in that over a couple of years swathes of the Gatland-era squads have retired. So many young faces now. Hard against the power games of Ireland, France and (so far) Italy.
Gwilym was in my tutor group all the way through.
In two circuits of cross country in 5C, drizzle and gale force winds, the teachers sheltered with warm mugs of tea standing at Mr Davies front door :mad:
Was the ITV commentator tonight Nick Mullins? That was a goosebumps moment with the drop goal, biased passionate commentary in the moment.
The ultimate is still Ian Robertson 2003 in Sydney.
Tideway Comp, Newhaven for 25 years had a hard as **** Welsh PE teacher who was rugby mad, you won’t be shocked by the name Mr Davies :lolol: . He took minibuses of kids to 5 Nations games in Paris at the two stadia prior to St Denis in the 60’s and 70’s.
Who was the player?
The thing about international football is you’re excited, then the reality is so often no where near the expectations.
I first started watching international rugby union in about 1977, the 5 Nations even then was incredible, 5 rammed stadia, hard as nails packs, mercurial backs. It’s still...