Tommy Reffell

[happywomble]

According to Wales Online, Eddie Jones is considering a shock callup for Tommy Reffell

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... s-18841504

That would ruffle more than a few feathers

[sam16111986]

Don't think he'll say yes it Eddie does try and get him. Seems a proud Welshman. England have a lot of options in the backrow already.

Having said that Reffell might have seen how Wales have treated Thomas Young and thought he'd rather avoid that. Would be beneficial to us to be capped by England as we'd retain him long term. Short term he's unlikely to be a regular in the England squad.

[Wayne Richardson Fan Club]

Having heard his MOTM interview with Bondi, he is very obviously Welsh.
I would doubt he would go against Wales, I think they might be calling sooner than later, it shows how good he is already, Wales eventually are going to have to change their selection policy it just isn't sustainable, they could then ditch one Pro side as well.

[Noggs]

I've rated him since I first saw him play and I am sure he has an international future. I hope it turns out to be with England, his adopted home.

[RagingBull]

and George Martin!!!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby ... artin.html

[kk20gb30]

Can only hope he continues to progress in the manner he has ; should this be the case , Wales or England (and I would tend to assume the former) a bright international future lies ahead for him .

[sam16111986]

and George Martin!!!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby ... artin.html

George Martin taking an apprentice spot would be in keeping with previous selections. Allow Eddie and the coaches to get a look at him first hand and talk to him about what they want to see in terms of development.

[Hot_Charlie]

and George Martin!!!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby ... artin.html

George Martin taking an apprentice spot would be in keeping with previous selections. Allow Eddie and the coaches to get a look at him first hand and talk to him about what they want to see in terms of development.

No reason why he couldn’t bring both in as apprentice players. Ties neither into the England set up; that only happens when they get on the pitch. Even Refell would be silly to turn down the chance of training with the best.

[aslongaswebeatsaints]

What a refreshing change. We stop bringing in journeymen and go back to our DNA of investing in our own youngsters or taking a risk in emerging young talent elsewhere.

And in a very very short time we have youngsters being seriously (and justifiably) considered by international coaches.

I’m genuinely excited about how are youngsters are now developing. It’s like a fascinating sub plot / journey that is more interesting than whether we win or not at the moment. It brings back memories of our own leaders at the other end of their careers such as Cole and the Young brothers taking their chances.

Utterly brilliant

[Jimmy Skitz]

Srtill surprises me no one has sued the WRU over Gatland's law, someone playing within the UK should not be banned from playing for Wales simply because their club is in England, same in reverse is also true, I would think the courts would rule those laws illegal restraint of trade

[Tigerbeat]

Doubt that it would get overturned as it is not against the law to not select him for Wales. That rule is part of their selection policy unless you have played a certain number of games. The club game is the bread and butter for most players and they need to decide upon where they want to play and if they want to represent Wales.
Wales would like to have a strong pot for selection playing in Wales and strengthening the club game in the process.

[Noggs]

We shouldn't forget that the emerging talent has come about as a result of good talent spotting and nurturing over a number of years. Give praise where praise is due.

[sam16111986]

We shouldn't forget that the emerging talent has come about as a result of good talent spotting and nurturing over a number of years. Give praise where praise is due.

The rebuilding of the academy and development pathway was badly needed and has been a resounding success. The club did a very good job there. Seems like we are getting more of a pipeline of talent now.

[JP14]

This is Bondi’s response, a serious one? I think so...

https://twitter.com/sammdoubleu/status/ ... 66050?s=21

[Wayne Richardson Fan Club]

This is Bondi’s response, a serious one? I think so...

https://twitter.com/sammdoubleu/status/ ... 66050?s=21

Unless Bondi is just enjoying another terrible Reffell photo...