Usual Friday night shit
The players we have are capable of playing much better than we are seeing.
The issue must be coaching and game plan.
Slow ball in midfield, 2 phases then cross field kick (without even thinking is it on).
1st phase ball pass along the line to the wing..again without thinking.
Aimless long kicking giving away possession..no hanging balls or kick chase.
Narrow defensive line allowing opposition overlap of 2 or even 3 players on the outside.
Ball carriers being given too little support etc etc.
The errors are coming from the players not happy/comfortable with the plays. Players playing as they were told and not adapting to whats in front of them.
This is made worse by lack onfield leadership. Dan should be relived of this burden (he looks stressed, arm waving and hesitant and slow ball). Shields would get.my vote for captain or Willis. Sale were there to be taken. dog will get stick for moment madness but he did not lose us the game.
Earlier the pack executed a great driving maul. Then with a few minutes to go and a lineout metres from the line and opposition missing 2 players we opt to go off the top, Flament gets turned over and the chance for 7 points gone.
Dai's verdict? We were the better tram "pretty much", lots of positives etc etc.
Time for Dai to face the harsh reality anf make changes to the coaching team and playing style.