2017 RLWC - C - W1 - PNG 50-6 WAL @ Port Moresby

[Saxon]

Wales are missing their 6 or 7 best players, pretty much all their first grade players are out. This team is just a bunch of old journeymen and young kids, and two Aussie ringers wearing #4 and #7 who let in 6 tries between them. TBH a full strength Wales team would've given PNG a shake here.

For a team with such a proud RL heritage that was embarrassing, whatever the excuses.

 

[Evil Homer]

For a team with such a proud RL heritage that was embarrassing, whatever the excuses.

Blame the two Aussie ringers Seamark and Gay who probably missed 40 tackles between them.

 

[BuffaloRules]

Blame the two Aussie ringers Seamark and Gay who probably missed 40 tackles between them.

Why were they selected then ?

 

[Evil Homer]

Why were they selected then ?

Because 7 or more first choice players are unavailable...

 

[adamkungl]

Not much to read into this. Wales were always gonna be up against it in PNG but just too many SL injuries. Their performances will improve across the tournament (although Fiji will probably put up a score too) and their depth will improve by 2021.

 

[This Year?]

I thought it was great watching PNG put it on for their fans. Looked like a great atmosphere. Just a shame Wales couldn't be competitive in any aspect of the game.