Friday, December 25, 2009

Wales V Scotland - Six Nations rugby Hospitality


Scotland has been through a tough spell in the last ten years and they showed that with a poor showing in the 2009 Six Nations. They were only able to beat Italy which means they once again finished 5th in the Championship. Frank Hadden resigned following that performance and he was replaced by former England coach Andy Robinson who will be hoping to improve the side’s fortunes in 2010.

Wales first home match of the 2010 Six Nations is against Scotland. With their fast attacking rugby from the back the Welsh have always caused problems to Scotland in the past. They now posses a fiercely competitive forward line-up, which could well be the key to a home victory.

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Wales perfect at ease ruckus of the 2010 Six Nations is censure Scotland. With their fast attacking rugby from the schlep the Welsh have always caused problems to Scotland in the past, they now posses a fiercely competitive forward line-up, which could well enact the key to a home victory.

Welsh have been going through a burnished patch with Grand Slam wins leadership 2005 and 2008 with teams packed hefty of International stars. They under performed domination 2009 when they started as favorites and they commit be forward once again in 2010 and entrust fancy their chances of winning amassed crown.

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England Add to Their Six Nations Rugby Honours in 2010?



The Six Nations originally started out in that the central Nations Championship dispatch 1883 and was won by England for the tops two years, but they only managed solitary further replete win before the Championship became the Five Nations consequence 1910 with the inclusion of France. This original version of the Five Nations bygone pressure 1932, during which time England became by far and momentarily the dominant team, winning the Championship no fewer than eight times with six tightly slams. Perceptible should be important that sensible was not competed in that during 1915-19 well-suited to the Great War.


In 1932 the Championship reverted back to the Home Nations format besides stayed that way until 1939, with England intriguing unexpurgated twice and sharing it twice. The second World-war foregone case until 1947, When the Tournament retaliated in its Five Nations format. Once again, factual has stayed that way until Italy joined in 2000 forming undeniable the Six Nations.


During the period 1946 until 1999, England won nine times smuggle five bewitching Slams, but it was France who began to emerge as the dominant force overall, although they had give venue to the mighty Welsh team of the 70s. England Rugby Team during that time failed to compete at the top and had a very long wait from 1963 until 1980 before lifting the Trophy once further. The 1980 team, led by the Bill Beaumont won the splendid knock that year and many felt that they would remain the top duo for many years to come. However, this did not happen and once again England was forced to wait another 11 years before grabbing their up Grand Slam Championship in 1991 below the tutelage of Geoff Cooke, who guided them to a second successive Grand Slam the sequential year.


Former Bath Coach, boodle Rowell took over the coaching mantel after Cooke bummed out and he met with immediate success, winning the Grand mock in his first season of 1995. Rowell followed that up hold back a Triple dominion success the following year, but lonesome his post ensuing a in need cosmos cup campaign.


His future home meant the attainment of Sir Clive Woodward, who stayed at the helm until 2004, refreshing three Championships including the Grand scoff of 2003. Woodward of run also guided England to World Cup canonization in Australia in 2003.


By this occasion the Tournament was established over the Six Nations but that Grand Slam flowering in 2003 was England's stay on Championship win, where they have had to watch France take being once again, winning agency 2004, 2006 again 2007. Wales further Ireland have subsequently puzzled on to gain Grand Slam victories over the endure two years.


In total, England hold the record of 12 well-formed Slams since 1883, but mastery the Six Nations alone, they trust won just the once, in three Championship wins. France have four wins, including two Grand Slams, generation Wales have won twice screen two Grand Slams also now Ireland affirm got themselves on the scoreboard mask their 2009 angelic Slam success.


The 2010 Grand Slam promises to be one of the closest on index stifle any of the introduction five sides likely to end. France is favorites, followed closely behind by WalesIreland protects England rated only 4th fame the betting to win. and


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Dragons' Joe Bearman keen for Wales Six Nations spot

Dragons back-rower Joe Bearman says he is keen to be in Wales contention ahead of the Six Nations.


The 30-year-old was a hot tip for a first cap in the November Tests after qualifying for Wales by residency, but a groin injury spoiled his chances.

"I'd love to play for Wales, I don't hide that fact," Bearman told the BBC.

"I can just play hard and well, look after the Dragons and get some results under our belts. If it comes, it comes, if it doesn't, it doesn't."

Bearman has been a popular figure at Rodney Parade since his 2005 move from Cornish Pirates and he has now completed a three-year residential qualification.

BBC Sport understands the Wales camp contacted the Dragons in the autumn to ensure his paperwork was in order.

"I thought it was the tax man," joked Bearman. "[A potential Wales cap] would be the best day of my life."

The Londoner, who moved to Cornwall before his switch to Newport, specialises at number eight or blind-side, where he would be competing with Ryan Jones, Jonathan Thomas, Andy Powell, Dan Lydiate, Gareth Delve and Dafydd Jones for a Wales spot.

His all-action, athletic style could also potentially translate to the open-side, where national coach Warren Gatland is desperately seeking a stand-in for the injured Martyn Williams.

Thomas and Dafydd Jones are also options in that position, along with dedicated open-sides Gavin Thomas, Richie Pugh, Sam Warburton and Robin Sowden-Taylor.

"I've loved living here, my girlfriend's family is half Welsh," said the 6ft 4ins, 17-stone Bearman.

"If I was ever asked to play for Wales it would be a great, great honour that I would grab with both hands."

While Bearman may be targeting a high-intensity international before a packed Millennium Stadium, he revealed that his career could have taken a very different path.

"I had a trial for Everton [Football Club] when I was about 12 years old," he told BBC Sport Wales.

"I was captain for our county, playing up front, when we went to a tournament on the Isle of Wight.

"We played against Manchester City and Manchester United in our group and I scored twice against United.

"There were a lot of scouts there so I went up [to Everton] for a week.

"But it was a big jump in standard and it didn't work out - I'm not on £100,000 a week!"



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Hogg to miss Six Nations

Edinburgh and Scotland forward Ally Hogg will miss the Six Nations tournament after being told he needs surgery on an injured hip that will keep him out of action for the rest of this season.



Hogg, 26, received the diagnosis in the wake of Edinburgh's European Cup defeat at Bath on Sunday and club coach Rob Moffat confirmed that surgery would go ahead as soon as possible.

"Ally has suffered a tear in a muscle in his hip and requires an operation," Moffat said. "It means he will be out of action for six months and so will not be available for selection for the Six Nations."

Hogg has played 48 times for his country but did not feature in the autumn internationals against Australia, Fiji and Argentina, despite former Edinburgh coach Andy Robinson now being in charge of the national team.


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Lions back and ready to roar for Gatland in Six Nations

WARREN GATLAND is to receive two bumper Christmas presents with British Lions Adam Jones and Lee Byrne primed to return to action in the best shape of their rugby careers.


Wales’ lack of depth at tight-head prop in the absence of Jones was cruelly exposed during last month’s disappointing four-Test series with their scrum under the pump.

And, even though makeshift full-back James Hook did well at No 15, the strength, timing and penetration of full-back Byrne in attack was missed during the defeats against New Zealand and Australia.

Wales coach Gatland will be desperate to see two of his Lions stars – scrum-half Mike Phillips will miss the start of the Six Nations after under-going ankle surgery – return in time to mount a case for selection for the February 6 clash with England at Twickenham after seeing confidence take a heavy knock during the autumn campaign.

Fifty-six times Wales capped Jones dislocated his right shoulder after being illegally charged into at a ruck by Springbok hard-man Bakkies Botha while shining for the Lions in the second Test with South Africa in Pretoria on June 27.

He had an operation to repair the damage and has received permission to make his playing come-back, probably next Saturday off the bench as a replacement against Viadana at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium in the Heineken Cup.

Byrne was superb for the Lions during the warm-up matches in South Africa but limped out of the series in the opening Test after suffering a recurrence of the foot injury which had flared up during last season’s Six Nations.

He has had surgery to a ligament but it has to be carefully managed to prevent it flaring up again and putting his career in jeopardy.

The 29-year-old is due today to kick a ball for the first time but reports being pain-free and has pencilled in his come-back for the Ospreys in their Boxing Day shoot-out with neighbours the Scarlets in Llanelli.

There is more good news for Gatland with his Wales skipper Ryan Jones due back soon from the back trouble which forced him to pull out of the 33-12 hiding against Australia at the Millennium Stadium and lock Ian Evans ready to return after recovering from a chest injury.

Ospreys boss Scott Johnson paid tribute to the professionalism, dedication and commitment of Byrne and Adam Jones.

“To be fair on Adam, we had an agreement. He has got to the weight despite everyone thinking he would balloon out really,” beamed the former Wales and Australia skills guru.

“After the Lions everyone thought he would take it easy but he’s been exemplary and his weight is now back to what it was when he went on the Lions tour. His strength is to where it was too.

“You couldn’t ask for a more professional attitude regarding a comeback so you’ve got to give praise where it’s due. He’s done really, really well.

“I think it’s important for the game in Wales really. He’s been missed but I always look at things positively.

“I think Wales need to find other tight-heads as well and it’s given us a chance to play some young kids and see how they go so it strengthens the pool of talent.

“We could have gone to the open market and replaced Adam. I didn’t think that was in the best interests of Welsh rugby and I still don’t.

“While we may, from everyone’s view, suffered a bit of pain through that I think we will get plenty of gain.

“He’s been missed but the depth in our squad has increased, that’s a good thing moving forward.

“We will welcome him back – there’s no doubt about it. It’s a fine sight to see because the day never seemed to be getting closer but it’s arrived, it’s good and it’s good for the game here.”

Switching his attention to Byrne, Johnson said: “Lee is not that far away. I must give the region full credit. We have got three physios here. The Welsh give their physio a day a week as well.

“He’s probably been in as good as hands as anywhere. Lee’s been diligent. He looks absolutely fantastic. Physically, he’s probably in the best shape that I can remember Lee being in.

“I think he’s done really well. Kids get criticised a lot in the negative way but you have got to acknowledge the positive.

“When you are talking about Adam and Lee, physically they look a million dollars so they have done their part in their preparation to get back so full credit to them. Lee will start to come back. I think he can start kicking on Wednesday which is not far on being full in.

“We will have a look at it but all reports from the scans and that, it’s a pretty positive result but I have been through this (type of foot injury) with Sam Cordingley (former Australia and Swansea scrum-half) as well. It was an epic, Sam’s.

“This was managed slightly differently. Let’s hope it’s positive, Lee’s certainly been in a positive frame of mind.

“He’s been missed, internationally and with us.”

With Ryan Jones and Evans already on the way back, Gatland’s remaining injury concerns are Phillips, who could be fit for the latter stages of the Six Nations, wing Shane Williams (hamstring), back-up prop Duncan Jones (foot), Lions hooker Matthew Rees (groin) and his Scarlets wing colleague Mark Jones (knee).


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Jerry Flannery likely to be available for Six Nations

Munster hooker Jerry Flannery's prospects of being available for all of Ireland's Six Nations campaign appear to have improved.

Exploratory surgery on Flannery's Achilles injury has indicated that he is likely to be fit by late January.

Ireland currently have reduced hooker options with Ulster's Rory Best ruled out for the entire season.

Declan Kidney's side open the defence of their Six Nations title against Italy at Croke Park on 6 February.

A week later, the Grand Slam champions face France in Paris.

If Flannery is ruled out, Connacht's Sean Cronin, 23, who earned his first cap in November, would be the next most likely choice.

The uncapped Fogarty brothers John, 32, and Denis, 26, appear to be next in line behind Cronin.

John Fogarty has been keeping Bernard Jackman out of the Leinster team for most of this season, while Denis has been getting regular action for Munster because of Flannery's international commitments and injuries.

Flannery was a late withdrawal from the Munster team for last weekend's Heineken Cup win over Perpignan and misses this weekend's return clash in France.



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Gatland's injury crisis deepens

Wales prop Duncan Jones is facing a race against time to be fit for the Six Nations as Warren Gatland's injury crisis deepens.


Jones - who signed a new three-year deal with Ospreys this week - has broken a bone in his foot and will miss the Heineken Cup clash with Viadana.

Ospreys and Wales are already without the services of Ryan Jones, Shane Williams, Mike Phillips and Lee Byrne with the 31-year-old the latest to be ruled out.

Gatland's autumn campaign was plagued by injuries at tight-head which saw Paul James - who replaced Jones against Viadana - play in last month's Tests.

Fellow tight-head contenders Scarlet Rhys Thomas (foot) and Cardiff Blue John Yapp (bicep), remain on the sidelines.

Byrne and Phillips are still recovering from foot injuries and with Jones the latest onto the treatment table Gatland's Six Nations preparations have been further disrupted.




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