Scrum V Tandy makes changes for France game
Feb 13, 2026
Kenneth, a Radio Cymru commentator who reacts to team news and tactics, and Alex Cuthbert, former Wales and Lions wing offering player-perspective analysis. They discuss Steve Tandy's four personnel changes for the France match. Short takes cover selection rationale, physicality concerns, lineout and defensive issues, officiating perceptions, and whether coaching needs accountability.
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Selection Aimed At More Physicality
- Wales selected Joe Hawkins and Olly Cracknell to add physicality and distribution after a heavy defeat to England.
- The coaches aimed to match France's size while keeping some attacking variety with Hawkins at 12.
Gardening Gone Wrong
- Alex Cuthbert told a gardening story about leaving sprinklers on overnight and flooding his lawn.
- The seeding he did that day was ruined by the unexpected flooding.
Use Bench As Game-Changers
- Pick bench players who can change the game's tempo, like Jared Evans for pace off the bench.
- Use replacements deliberately to inject speed and momentum when needed.