Wales Form XV


By Zippy
November 3 2006

Ahead of the upcoming Autumn internationals I take a look at who is the form picks for Gareth 'Gyppo' Jenkins, some controversial choices perhaps!

Wales Form XV

 

  1. Gethin Jenkins – Right back to form with a top class display against Wasps and looking as fit as ever.
  2. T Rhys Thomas – Looking more solid and a key member of the Blues pack that has looked much improved this season.
  3. Rhys Thomas – The Dragons tight head has improved greatly this season with a series of impressive running and ball carrying displays.
  4. Ian Gough – Carried on where he left off last season with some top draw performances full of aggression and determination.
  5. Ian Evans – No better sight than seeing the big man go for a gallop and could be world class, line out play improving and so is his discipline.
  6. Steve Tandy – Well down the pecking order in terms of natural ability but there is no gutsier player in Wales as honest as they come and playing some cracking rugby.
  7. Martyn Williams – Back to 2005 form, always on the shoulder and puts in a lot of defensive work.
  8. Colin Charvis – The old man has galvanised the Dragons pack, what he now lacks in pace he makes up for in sheer grit and experience.
  9. Dwayne Peel – The Scarlets got off to a flyer and this man made some scintillating breaks, best 9 in the world.
  10. Stephen Jones – He now has the ability to put his mark on every game, always seems to make the right decision and now so much more than a kicker.
  11. Shane Williams – Class, no more comment needed
  12. James Hook – So much talent, strength a kicking game and desire
  13. Tom Shanklin – The display against Sarries was enough all on its own
  14. Aled Brew – Been scoring for fun for the Dragons and full of confidence, why not?
  15. Kev Morgan – Gave Wales an edge with his pace and you won’t find a player hungrier to play for his country.