🏉 Exciting times for Welsh rugby! Head coach Steve Tandy says he’s narrowing in on his dream team despite a tough 43-0 loss to the Springboks. The team faced a challenging summer with trips from Cardiff to San Juan and onto Durban, which could have contributed to their heavy defeat. Tandy’s been at the helm for a year now and faces pressure to solidify his best XV as the clock ticks down to the major tournaments.
Both rugby legends Sam Warburton and Dan Biggar are weighing in, sharing doubts about how set the lineup truly is. Biggar questions how many positions Tandy has firmly filled, suggesting there’s a bit of a scramble ahead: “If there was a World Cup quarter-final tomorrow, I think he knows about four or five positions for sure,” Biggar observes. With only a limited number of competitive games left, finding consistency is vital. Warburton echoes this, pointing to standout players like Dewi Lake for his dynamic impact and Louis Rees-Zammit for his electrifying talent.
Tandy remains optimistic, though, highlighting promising performances from young guns like Eddie James and Joe Hawkins. He’s keen on balancing between giving new talent opportunities and building cohesion. “I think it’s getting closer,” he shared post-match. Keep an eye on names like Ellis Mee and Dan Edwards as future fixtures within the squad as they steadily rise through the ranks.
The real crunch is coming, and it’s all to play for with players still having a chance to cement their spots. As Tandy continues to tweak and test, only time will tell if this experimental phase will pay off or leave Wales scrambling.
What do you think? Are we closing in on our best side or still too far away? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
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