YY - rumour confirmed

[Bloke in North Dorset]

Sad to see him go but also happy for him. I just hope he gets the caps he deserves.

[Damian68]

This is a huge loss for next season which I don't think should be underestimated. He's a special player.

+1

[JonnyD]

Wonder if we knew this a while ago hence the unexpected signing of Carr. Blackett is planning ahead and Carr and Fifita provide lots of extra backrow cover at the moment.
Problem is covering 7 when Willis isn’t about, are next two best jackallers are both hookers and the likes of Pichardie, Curran and some of the big lads promoted from the U18s are all 6/8s.
7 is a tough one to fill.

[HDAWG]

Problem is covering 7 when Willis isn’t about, are next two best jackallers are both hookers and the likes of Pichardie, Curran and some of the big lads promoted from the U18s are all 6/8s.
7 is a tough one to fill.

I completely agree.

[wasps]

There's an argument that Oghre may have more impact for us as a 7, than a hooker.

It may be easier to pick up a replacement hooker than another open side.

[Neils]

There's an argument that Oghre may have more impact for us as a 7, than a hooker.

It may be easier to pick up a replacement hooker than another open side.

Alfie - if ever fit - comes into the equation also.

[Rossm]

Announced in the Welsh AI squad.

FULL SQUAD.

FORWARDS (21);
Wyn Jones (Scarlets) (35 caps)
Rhodri Jones (Ospreys) (21 caps)
Rhys Carre (Cardiff Rugby) (13 caps)
Ken Owens (Scarlets) (82 caps)
Elliot Dee (Dragons) (40 caps)
Ryan Elias (Scarlets) (19 caps)
Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Rugby) (31 caps)
WillGriff John (Scarlets) (Uncapped)
Tomas Francis (Ospreys) (57 caps)
Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys) (148 caps)
Adam Beard (Ospreys) (25 caps)
Will Rowlands (Dragons) (10 caps)
Ben Carter (Dragons) (3 caps)
Seb Davies (Cardiff Rugby) (9 caps)
Christ Tshiunza* (Exeter Chiefs)  (Uncapped)
Ross Moriarty (Dragons) (48 caps)
Thomas Young* (Wasps) (3 caps)
Taine Basham (Dragons) (3 caps)
Ellis Jenkins (Cardiff Rugby) (11 caps)
Aaron Wainwright (Dragons) 31 caps)
Taulupe Faletau* (Bath Rugby) (86 caps)

BACKS (17);
Tomos Williams (Cardiff Rugby) (25 caps)
Gareth Davies (Scarlets) (62 caps)
Kieran Hardy (Scarlets) (7 caps)
Gareth Anscombe (Ospreys) (27 caps)
Rhys Priestland (Cardiff Rugby) (50 caps)
Dan Biggar* (Northampton Saints) (92 caps)
Callum Sheedy* (Bristol Bears) (12 caps)
Johnny Williams (Scarlets) (3 caps)
Jonathan Davies (Scarlets) (91 caps)
Nick Tompkins* (Saracens) (13 caps)
Uilisi Halaholo (Cardiff Rugby) (7 caps)
Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby) (1 cap)
Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby) (32 caps)
Owen Lane (Cardiff Rugby) (4 caps)
Louis Rees-Zammit* (Gloucester Rugby) (9 caps)
Johnny McNicholl (Scarlets) (5 caps)
Liam Williams (Scarlets) (71 caps)

*Unavailable for selection for New Zealand

[wasps]

There's an argument that Oghre may have more impact for us as a 7, than a hooker.

It may be easier to pick up a replacement hooker than another open side.

Alfie - if ever fit - comes into the equation also.

I know that shirt numbers seem to be less important these days, but I feel like a fit Alfie is more of a 6/8 than a 7

[WonkyWasp]

100% with Shugs and Steve from Cov.  YY will be greatly missed.

[baldpaul101]

gutted.

Top quality player who will be missed.

Good luck to him though, hope he gets more international recognition