| Name |
Position |
Age
|
Height |
Weight |
|
Rhys Williams |
Full
Back |
23 |
5ft
11ins |
13st
7lbs |
|
Still
hasn't fulfilled his massive potential. An exciting prospect
when he finds a bit of space, but in the tight not quite as
affective. His defence has improved, but he's still not comfortable
collecting high balls.
|
|
Donavan Vuuren |
Full
Back / Centre |
26 |
6ft
0ins |
14
4lbs |
|
South
African brought in as cover for Rhys Williams. Rarely appeared
last season and is likely to do the same this season. |
|
Craig Morgan |
Wing |
24 |
5ft
11ins |
14st
0lbs |
|
Not
the prolific try scorer he used to be, Morgan went into something
of a confidence crisis at the end of last season. Fragile defence
is one of his main weak points, something he'll really need
to work on with Vaughton likely to push him or Walne for a starting
place. If he can get back to the form of two years ago, he will
easily walk back into the Welsh Team.
|
|
Nick Walne |
Wing
/ Centre |
27 |
6ft
4ins |
15st
0lbs |
|
Great
comeback season from Walne, who for parts looked very good on
the wing and also at outside centre. However he tended to fade
in and out of games too often.
|
| Jonathan
Vaughton |
Wing |
21 |
|
|
|
Had
a great first season in pro rugby with Swansea finishing as
top try scorer due to a great eye for the try line. Probably
would have had more first class rugby with the Ospreys, but
wanted to go to University in Cardiff.
|
|
Dean Dewdney |
Wing
/ Scrum Half |
28 |
5ft
10ins |
12st
9lbs |
|
Very
much a utility player. Capped twice in his native Zimbabwe,
Dewdney has spent the last two seasons in Wales first with Neath
and then Cardiff. Only really given a run in the starting Cardiff
fifteen at the end of last season, but did take his chances
very well. But doubts remain other whether or not he can compete
at this level.
|
|
Tom Shanklin |
Centre |
23 |
6ft
2ins |
15
0lbs |
|
A
much improved season saw Shanks cement a place in Hansen's squad.
Generally a more all round player, has done his international
future no harm by moving to Wales.
|
|
Jamie Robinson |
Centre |
23 |
6ft
2ins |
14st
0lbs |
|
Brother
of Nicky, Jamie started off last season in great form and after
a dip in the middle finished it off in great style. Got into
the Welsh starting XV against Australia due to other's injuries,
but went on to score the only Welsh try. |
| Matt
Allen |
Centre |
30 |
6ft
2ins |
15st
2lbs |
|
Former
England "A" centre who can fill in both centre roles. Makes up for his lack of pace with his strength and solid defence.
Unlikely to feature when Shanklin and Robinson return from the
World Cup. Only on a one year deal, so expect him to return
home next season.
|
| Pieter
Muller |
Centre |
34 |
6ft
3ins |
15st
7lbs |
|
One
of the best foreigners to play pro rugby for a Welsh club, Muller
is now very much a veteran. The big South African like Allen
is only likely to feature during the World Cup. In his final
year before retirement he'll be looking to make a big impact
in the games he does play in.
|
| Iestyn
Harris |
Outside
half / Centre |
26 |
5ft
10ins |
15st
0lbs |
|
In
his first full season with Cardiff he proved to be a revelation,
showing a lot more composure and control. His kicking game has
also become a lot more sound. By far the most creative player
in Wales at the moment, Harris will probably start at 10 for
the Blues, whereas he's made the Welsh 12 jersey his own.
|
|
Nicky Robinson |
Outside
Half |
21 |
6ft
1ins |
14st
7lbs |
|
Inconsistent
youngster with bags of potential. Has so far proved too much
of a liability in big games, especially with his kicking. With
Iestyn off to the World Cup he'll have the chance to put together
some solid a run displays, but Nick Macloed could start to push
him for his spot.
|
| Ryan
Powell |
Scrum
Half |
23 |
5ft
8ins |
13st
8lbs |
|
Behind
a pack that spent most of last season going in the wrong direction,
Powell still pushed for Welsh honours. Strong as an ox, but
still needs to work on that pass.
|
|
Richard Smith |
Scrum
Half |
30 |
5ft
10ins |
13st
0lbs |
|
The
more experienced of the two scrum halves. Returned to Wales
last season, after disappearing to England to play first division
rugby. Proved a very useful alternative to Powell, and was unlucky
not to make Wales's tour down under.
|
