What an incredible start to Wales’ Six Nations! Again I have to hold my hand up say I thought with all the injuries and the Irish regions form in Europe that it was a game beyond us – how wrong could I be – and I promise here and now never to doubt again!
Wales were cool, controlled and showed experience beyond their combined years. When they needed to step up a gear Ireland simply had no answer to Wales’ firepower-Amazing. From 1 to 15 Wales stood up so it seems a little unfair to pick out individuals but how can I not mention the ‘Great North Star’. George seems to grow with every game and his play was simply sensational – I can’t wait to see him play again. I also thought Mike Phillips was coolness personified and he “marshalled” the game like his old Ospreys rival Justin. Ryan Jones was outstanding again and Leigh Halfpenny should be re-named Gold Soveriegn – what a kick – What cajones – I couldn’t watch. Ireland must be shell-shocked, they must have thought the game was won but Wales never looked worried. The one piece of play that summed up their performance for me was the driving play from the kick-off after George’s try. From thier own 25, two half breaks from Rhys Priestland and we were back in the kill-zone – no panic – just super cool!
Well roll on next week – I’m going to be a busy boy but just like during the World cup I’ll be getting up for work early all week!
Cheers Wales and thanks again,
‘Doubting Dickie’
(Quoth the raven-Nevermore)
PS. Watched the game again last night with a cooler head – Jon Davies – the Scarlet exocet – what a player!
