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The astonishing 'Wales Absentee XV' that's basically the first fifteen
By Ian Cameron
Wales ran out winners against the Springboks today in Cardiff, but it came despite a remarkable injury list.
Of course, egregious injury lists are fast becoming the norm both at international and club level, yet even by modern standards, Wales 'missing in action' makes for eye-watering reading.
The BBC flashed a graphic outlining a XV made up of absentees, and it's effectively the Wales first fifteen.
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It's the same criticism of Dmac and Mo'unga as well. Sadly the way the game has been heading recently it's the only way to break down a defence, and a player of Lawrences nature would have a very limited chance at doing that because he's too one dimensional.
Noah Lolesio is your sort of player and that worked OK, but only because his team is far more creative than Englands for example. The highly organized Irish attack was also another that didn't require much from the 10, but that is now changing with Prendergast who is in that league mold like the most new age 10's.
So it is in fact your two which would require even more change to make the most of than Marcus Smith.
Go to commentsThe Stormers sloppiness show that they are a poorly coached side. Fortunately for them, so are the Sharks.
There are tougher opponents waiting and they will be punished heavily unless the coaching improves dramatically.
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