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INTERIM WALES COACH Matt Sherratt insisted Thursday that a Six Nations showdown against Ireland was no time for experimentation despite the team being on a record streak of 14 consecutive Test defeats.
The Englishman made eight changes to the team that capitulated 22-15 to Italy, a defeat that sealed Gatland’s fate. “I don’t feel playing Ireland is a time to experiment. So just having those combinations together, who have got relationships and can talk to each other on the field, pick up each other’s habits, is important,” Sherratt said.
“He’s looked brilliant this week,” conceded Sherratt. “To see his face after selection was part of the reason you coach. He’s had a really good week so I hope he just goes out and enjoys playing for his country.” “It’s bang for buck this week. It’s a fine balance. I’ve had to keep giving myself a small talking to about not drowning the players in information.
“Our challenge as a Welsh squad is to make sure we stand for something and have a clear identity… I want the players to be brave. If they see space, I don’t want us to die wondering.
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