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At 37-years-young... Gethin Jenkins commits to his 14th season
By Peter Thompson
Cardiff Blues captain Gethin Jenkins has signed a new one-year contract with the Pro14 side.
Wales' most capped player has agreed terms for a 14th season with the Blues.
The 37-year-old former Wales skipper says he still has plenty to offer at the start of what will be a new era under head coach John Mulvihill, who will replace Danny Wilson the end of the season.
"I'm happy to sign a new deal with Cardiff Blues. I have been here for virtually all of my career and I'm enjoying captaining the boys and driving standards within the group." said the prop.
"Moving away was never really an option for me so it is good to get it done and stay at the Arms Park. There is a great feeling a team spirit around the place at the moment and I really want to remain part of that.
"I've been pleased with my form since returning from a couple of injuries at the beginning of the season and feel I can continue to make a strong contribution on and off the pitch.
"I have had good conversations with John Mulvihill, who will succeed Danny Wilson in the summer, and I'm looking forward to next season. A continuing part of my role and responsibility here is to help develop some of the exciting front-row talents we have here while competing for places.
"There is still plenty to play for this season and I am determined to finish the season on a high by qualifying for the European Champions Cup and going as far as we can in Challenge Cup."
Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland added: “Gethin is an important member of the Cardiff Blues squad, is an outstanding professional and has a wealth of experience
“His recent form has proved he still has plenty to offer and he has an important role here both on the pitch as a player but also an experienced leader within the environment.
“He has spoken to John Mulvihill on a number of occasions and he has been impressed with both his form and leadership within the group.”
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We beat Wales. Oh wow.
Go to commentsAs has been the way all year, and for all England's play I can remember. I missed a lot of the better years under Eddie though.
Lets have a look at the LQB for the last few games... 41% under 3 sec compared to 56% last week, 47% in the game you felt England best in against NZ, and 56 against Ireland.
That was my impression as well. Dunno if that is a lack of good counterattack ball from the D, forward dominance (Post Contact Meters stats reversed yesterday compared to that fast Ireland game), or some Borthwick scheme, but I think that has been highlighted as Englands best point of difference this year with their attack, more particularly how they target using it in certain areas. So depending on how you look at it, not necessarily the individual players.
You seem to be falling into the same trap as NZs supporters when it comes to Damien McKenzie. That play you highlight Slade in wasn't one of those LQB situations from memory, that was all on the brilliance of Smith. Sure, Slade did his job in that situation, but Smith far exceeded his (though I understand it was a move Sleightholme was calling for). But yeah, it's not always going to be on a platter from your 10 and NZ have been missing that Slade line, in your example, more often than not too. When you go back to Furbank and Feyi-Waboso returns you'll have that threat again. Just need to generate that ball, wait for some of these next Gen forwards to come through etc, the props and injured 6 coming back to the bench. I don't think you can put Earl back to 7, unless he spends the next two years speeding up (which might be good for him because he's getting beat by speed like he's not used to not having his own speed to react anymore).
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