🏉 Another thrilling weekend of Welsh rugby full of highs and lows! Let’s dive into it:
**Winners:**
🐉 **Dragons & Filo Tiatia**: Wow, what a massive win in Paris against the big boys Stade Francais! The Dragons showed real grit and determination, claiming their spot in the EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals. Tiatia’s been working wonders with this side, and their resilience in bouncing back after falling behind is something special. Could this be the start of a new era for the Dragons?
💪 **Aaron Wainwright**: An absolute powerhouse for the Dragons! With 16 carries and 13 tackles, Wainwright’s performance in Paris was stellar. If there’s a British & Irish Lions tour happening, he’s your man!
🦸♂️ **Jacob Beetham & Mason Grady**: Despite Cardiff’s narrow loss to Benetton, Beetham was a shining star, strong under the high ball and impressive with an interception try. Grady’s explosive power also made waves. Future Welsh stars in the making!
🔧 **Chris Coleman & Reuben Morgan-Williams**: Coleman was a force in the Dragons scrum, showing strength and resilience. Meanwhile, Morgan-Williams stood out for the Ospreys, even snagging a try despite their defeat.
**Losers:**
😣 **Archie Griffin**: It was a tough outing for Griffin as he struggled in Bath’s scrum against Saracens, facing a challenging time against fellow Welshman Rhys Carré.
📏 **Officials**: A weekend to forget for some referees, with contentious decisions in the Cardiff and Ospreys games leaving fans and players frustrated. Social media’s been buzzing with criticism!
🚫 **Louis Rees-Zammit**: It was a challenging match for Rees-Zammit as Bristol Bears were overpowered by Toulouse. A day best left behind on a difficult front foot battle.
What a rollercoaster of a weekend! The good and the bad of Welsh rugby on full display. Here’s to more fierce competition and outstanding performances in the games ahead! 🙌🍀