The reaction to Wales’ stunning win at the Aviva has
unfortunately focused on the performance of referee Wayne Barnes. His decision
(indecision ?) to pull out the yellow rather than the red card for Bradley
Davies’ X Rated tip tackle has been/will be the game’s major talking point.
More generally, he bottled the decision on what looked to be a try early in the
game for the excellent Ryan Jones, and even called for the TMO for a George
North try that even my mother in law would have given the thumbs up to.
The Welsh back line looked full of intent.
Priestland, despite having an off day with the boot, was again the catalyst for
some razor sharp handling. When that level of skill and athleticism is allied
to the serious bulk of players such as Roberts, Davies and Phillips, you can
appreciate that the Scottish midfield won’t sleep easily during the week. And “Gorgeous
George” North ? His demolition of the Irish line, followed by the deft pass out
of the back of the hand to Jon Davies is the Sports Editor’s dream, a super slow
mo to be shown for ever more. Got to love North Walians...
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