What would be your Welsh squad for the Autumn Series? (82 views)

[craigmuncey]

After one round of European matches, I thought I would give you my thoughts on what my Welsh squad would be for the Autumn series. Bear in mind this is my squad not necessarily what Warren Gatland will choose.

The squad is due to be announced on the 24th October and going by previous squads the size is normally 36, so I will go with that number for my squad. 

Welsh Squad

Back Three

Liam Williams
Leigh Halfpenny
George North (if unfit after his injury yesterday, then Alex Cuthbert)
Steff Evans
Hallam Amos


Centres

Jonathan Davies
Tyler Morgan
Scott Williams
Jamie Roberts

Fly-Halves

Dan Biggar
Rhys Patchell
Rhys Priestland

Scrum-Halves

Rhys Webb
Gareth Davies
Aled Davies

Loose Head Props

Rob Evans
Wyn Jones
Nicky Smith

Hookers

Ken Owens
Elliott Dee
Ryan Elias

Tight Head Props

Samson Lee
Tomos Francis
Kieron Assiratti

Locks

Alun Wyn Jones
Jake Ball
Luke Charteris
Seb Davies
Lewis Rawlins

Flankers

Aaron Shingler
Dan Lydiate
Justin Tipuric
Ollie Griffiths
Thomas Young

Number 8's

Taulupe Faletau
James Benjamin

Thoughts?

[craigmuncey]

27 out of 36 that I and Gatland agreed on.

Squad selection is bold and with no Roberts and Scott Williams in the centre they are clearly looking to go a different route. Will it be via the strong physical but untried Owen Watkin or via a footballler at 12 such as Rhys Patchell, Owen Williams or for the final game, Hadleigh Parkes? Time will tell.

Another selection I found interesting was Sam Cross. Outstanding 7’s player who on Saturday was outstanding for the Ospreys against Saracens. That game was his first ever professional match and Indeed last time he played 80 mins in 15 man game was 2 years ago! I do feel he is a talent but instead of Thomas Young? Find that hard to understand.

Thoughts?