Owain Jones

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Impassioned hour spent with @samwarburton_ chatting about the state of the game. Doesn't profess to have all the answers about solving Welsh rugby but his ideas are worth listening to. 👇

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"You see these social media accounts that say, ‘get in shape quick’, ‘take short cuts’. Believe me, it doesn’t happen." @samwarburton_ on player pathways, Feyi-Waboso, working with LRZ and the Welsh player with 'rare genetic ability' ✍️@OwainJTJones https://t.co/17xN8J01Lo

Taine Plumtree has been out for 4 months but was name checked by Warren Gatland during the Six Nations. He's put on 4kgs of muscle, and is now tipping the scales at 115kgs. Along with Christ Tshiunza & Ryan Woodman, helps Wales' depth chart at 6 Scarlets need his ballast too

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Taine Plumtree went from playing in an Old Boys game in Wellington to running out in front of 66,000 fans at a Wales v England fixture in Cardiff. Life comes at you fast. Now back fit and ready to fire for @scarlets_rugby ✍️@OwainJTJones https://t.co/yxMp9Wa6Xq

Very gutsy performance by a young Cardiff side at Thomond Park. Lots to be positive about. Never let a star-studded Munster side settle. Fully deserved losing bonus point. Chwarae teg.

Fair play. LRZ putting Kansas City on the map. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Rees-Lightning has arrived ⚡ Help us officially welcome @LouisReesZammit to Chiefs Kingdom! https://t.co/6d7S4XQMLp

Sensational game of rugby in Lyon. France can claim bragging rights after an inconsistent tournament but seen enough in these last two games to think England are finally on the right track. 👏 to both sides.

England out-Francing France. Sacre bleu.

Ollie Lawrence a chunky part of the reason Manu Tuilagi is likely to make his final bow in an England shirt tonight. Properly explosive. Gives his side regular gainline.

Love Damian Penaud. Plays what he feels, what he sees in front of him. Almost uncoachable. #joue

What a sensational try by France. Wow.

Some finish from Huw Jones, that. Not many players can do that to an Irish defence.

Scoreline doesn't reflect Italy's superiority in fully merited win. Wales second best in almost every department. A first whitewash in 21 years means questions should be asked at every level. Result proves once again sport doesn't do fairytales. Sad end to North's fine career.

A toe-curling half from Wales. So error-strewn, shapeless and lacklustre. A side lacking confidence and quality. Warren Gatland needs to earn his crust at half-time.

George North should win his 124th and final Test cap on Saturday (19th in the all-time list) and will possibly add to his 49 Test tries (7th in all-time list). He leaves fans with many fond memories for his endeavours with Wales & the Lions. A modern-day great. Diolch, George

Not sure if this year's Six Nations is a 'gimme' for Wales. They'll be far stronger for Aus tour with Anscombe, L Williams, T Faletau, Jac Morgan, Dewi Lake and Tomos Francis available. Being able to pick their best players would help. Is the 25-cap law a help or hindrance?

Wales led until the 64th minute and ended up losing by 21 points. The fatigue of throwing themselves in front of 130-140kg behemoths, Atonio, Meafou and Colombe proved too much. They made 176 tackles, but missed 26. Too high at this level and got punished.

Wales have been competitive against Scotland, England, Ireland and France for 65-70 minutes but have really fallen away in the final minutes. Whether that's fitness, a lack of experience, lack of quality or something else, it needs addressing.