10 September 2007

Jones starts when fit...surely?

It was interesting to see the effect that Stephen Jones had on the Wales match yesterday. Yes, it was only Canada, and it was the second-half when gaps were likely to emerge for him to take advantage, but he did so very well. This BBC article surprised me though: Jones must play at fly-half. I've always assumed that there's no doubt that Jones plays fly-half when fully fit....is there really any doubt about that, even considering the excellent progress that James Hook has made?

If he's fit he has to play. In fact, if a Lions team was announced for Xmas now, he would have to be selected, given that the only player who could compete with him, Wilkinson, is struggling with so many injuries that he's not consistently at the top of his game. So come on Wales - play your best team and don't debate Jones' position as fly-half.

1 comment:

pK said...

I'd possibly argue that it was Thomas and Jones that made the difference but you're right he must start in future games......and althou I didnt see it apparently Barkley was the only real positive to come out of the game with the USA.