J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 17mHes dynamic a strong carrier good in the loose and turnover. A better 8 now than he was as a 7 better option than mcleod ever was, plumtree is a 6/8 but temperament isnt mature. I typically like morse but as an international I think hed be better at 7. Basham deserves it far more than belcher did 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 28mMe oct 7th 2023 thankfully not anywhere near simon only 28% of body 2nd and 3rd degree burns !! Long live us crispies 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 17hFor all his raw ability Plumtree is a penalty machine wainwright is currently starting 8 basham based on this deserves a squad run. 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 17hYeah by some margin cardiffs best tonight seems to have added some beef to his frame looks good at 8 not exactly a position of strength for wales. Grady still flattering to deceive 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 19hIts more about the vocal volume of the folk rather than volume in numbers. 110
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 19hAye but foxy bigging the scarlets players for national squad. Page or rio me I'm choosing rio ah but he's not a scarlet 010
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 20hCardiff have Northampton next wk they can prove their worth then. 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 20hSplit screening it with stormers game chalk and cheese in approach. I guess this goes a long way to explaining the International diff between SA and the sais 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 20hWise choice ! Im out there in a fortnight for a commission but dear God ive already bought new ear plugs for the Madrid nights !!! 010
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 20hI understand and agree wierdly the Spanish are presented as laid back. Personally I think south west france is the most chilled place and people. The lovely folk of 🇪🇸 are louder more frenetic and it get worse the further south you go!! 100
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 23hTandy will be pleased with archie griffin's game so far. Ref oddly called back the 9 because lots of (non injured) players on the floor 🤔 well thats new. Surely they should just get up not the 9s fault 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Disproportionately high scoring is the nature of the game at the moment. So its difficult to compare to even 4yrs ago. Still if your an honest aus fan you can see massive improvements in last few years. 010
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Reckon top of the proD2 would be very competitive with bottom of the urc 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Size (nonsense same size as earl and savea) pace (not doing enough both sides of the ball) etc etc thats the bsht that has been thrown his way by coaches from gatland onwards. 010
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026He rarely went into contact or beat a man mostly hoofed the ball. Looked decent though. Roberts should stick to trough diving 010
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026If he'd been consistent then ok but they had a penalty for collapsing a maul and no consideration for rhodri deliberate knocking the ball on. Poor ref to be honest we have to many 2nd rate refs in the urc he missed a lot today from bith teams. 010
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Carrying from 15 is always a bit difficult to judge given how much space they have. And Tom's post contact metres hardly outstanding 110
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Out of our backs yes we still look disjointed in our backs and he was massively better at 15 than wing fussell isnt winning me over so far !! That game was won upfront so a forward should have got that (not Ross argh) 110
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Rodgers wtaf sure was decent best game so far but MOM nope 100
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Not sure anyone does ref probably calling it collapsing but look like going sideways at best 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026We still look a litte disjointed defo have edge upfront keelan xx 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Ok then someone you know as you guys seem interchangeable on here. So sorry for assuming it was you given the relentless promotion of gwlad. Not that I disagree with much of the author or yourself very often. 100
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026And yes I'm aware you rectify this later on in your piece. Yet you set the tone earlier, ½was thin kid when he left O's not the pocket hercules he became LRZ a case of attemoed blackmail by a stupid coach and waboso was a fk up with cardiff and the uni more concerning is the kids at eng academies. 100
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Nice of you to note the ospreys link with halfpenny. Shame you couldn't make same link with cardiff waboso and zammit. For a person who harps on about accuracy and detail from the union wkers. You may want to show a little less bias yourself 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 08/10/2026That does sound odd 🤔 from a defensive point of view it's literally pointless ah well best of luck !! 010
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Im no expert but you do see ditches and double ditches around that style when built on open ground. 110
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Fingers crossed hope we show more cohesion than we've done so far !! 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Will be a tough game drags tails are up and they look settled. Not so sure you can say same for the ospreys!! 000
Reposted by J KirkpatrickIestyn Rhys Thomas @iestyn21.bsky.social · 07/10/2026It's been an interesting start to the season for the Ospreys out in SA. My piece below for @talkrugbyunion.bsky.social ahead of their trip to Newport this weekend, which has never been a happy hunting ground. Any shares would be appreciated! www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/can-the-ospr...talkingrugbyunion.co.ukURC Focus: What can the Ospreys take from their South Africa tour?The Ospreys South Africa tour is over. Iestyn Rhys-Thomas assesses their opening two URC games and what needs to improve before Fridays trip to Rodney Parade. 153
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Succinct and accurate, morris and morse need carriers around them if we insist on playing them at 8. Moriarty at 8 maybe with morse an option at 7 like to see rhys Davies used as carrying option more often. Both games looked like a squad rotation in a prestigious season. TH for 3seasons been issue 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Hell not so jealous now !! Still the smell when the rainfall on country roads is amazing love a bit of petrichor and with a french twist to boot. Stay safe 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Hope it goes well for you lads I enjoy the pod 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Pity !! nice to see a political leader with balls. 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Best of luck wish I could hand my season ticket to someone I have work 😪 in 🇫🇷 hope you lads get a decent turnout. 000
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Wasn't a mustang it was his daddy bojo riding him like the little mare he is. 110
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Glad he's got a club to good as player and bloke not to deserve one. 010
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Should have at least one in the shape of a syringe for a well known cyclist 100
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026And grammar schools have the same effect. Basically for families that can afford extra tuition but not annual fees. 010
J Kirkpatrick @jkirkpatrick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Hopefully they've a player or two we can nick ! I know kasende left any idea as to where he went ?? Really could have done with his kick chase on wkend. 100