Scrum V

Ellis Jenkins, former Wales flanker turned analyst, Tom Shanklin, ex-centre and raconteur, and Jonathan Davies, veteran centre and pundit, trade Dublin touring tales and match memories. They debate Wales’ chances in Dublin, back-row roles and the modern seven, centre partnerships and player pathways. Lively banter, tactical takes and score predictions keep the conversation buzzing.

Glenn Webbe, former Welsh international winger and cult hero who scored a World Cup hat-trick, joins the bar for lively memories. He recalls his World Cup moments, what makes a great winger, stories of teammates like John Kirwan and Shane Williams, candidly discusses facing racism, and shares life after rugby including celebrancy work.

Alex Bywater, rugby journalist with breaking news instincts; Bernard Jackman, former Ireland hooker and tactical coach; Alex Cuthbert, ex-Wales winger turned commentator. They preview Ireland v Wales, dissect URC weekend drama, discuss Leinster’s strategy and coaching moves, evaluate Welsh club form and selection dilemmas, and flag scrum and tactical battlelines for Dublin.

Scott Baldwin, ex-pro hooker who breaks down forward play; Alex Cuthbert, former international wing with player-focused reaction; Jonathan Davies, seasoned centre and tactical analyst. They reflect on Wales v Scotland, discuss belief and defensive intensity, debate impact of fine margins and refereeing, praise front-five platforms and bench depth, preview the URC weekend and unpack WRU EGM controversy.

Jonathan Davies, former Wales centre and British & Irish Lion, brings Scarlets pride and rugby legend stories. He recalls pub roots and the origins of his 'Foxy' nickname. Conversation covers training routines, his signature hand-off, playing with his brother, NFL daydreams, and the coaches and Scarlets icons who shaped him. A warm, nostalgic tour of West Wales rugby culture.

Jim Hamilton, former Scotland forward and commentator; Jonathan Davies, ex-international centre and tactical analyst; Alex Cuthbert, former winger and match analyst. They debate Scotland’s consistency and mindset, Gregor Townsend’s distractions, France’s depth and why Wales’ defence and breakdown threats are lacking. They discuss selection puzzles, wide-attack dangers from Finn Russell, and whether Wales can rebuild quickly.

Max Boyce, Welsh comedian, singer and actor famed for songs and poems about Welsh rugby and culture. He chats about his recent tour and rise from the coalface to TV fame. He recalls a Texas Cowboys TV trip and picks his top five outside halves. Highlights include memories of Cliff Morgan, Neil Jenkins, Jiffy Davis, Phil Bennett and Barry John.

Ian Gough, former Wales second-row known for hard-nosed defensive analysis, and James Hook, ex-international playmaker with tactical insight, dissect France's 54-12 rout. They discuss France's offloads and attacking flair. They cover Wales' defensive frailties, key errors like the cross-field kick, coaching questions and the impact of the record low crowd in Cardiff.

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.

Ellis Jenkins, Wales back-row leader known for defensive nous; Scott Baldwin, ex-hooker and coach with set-piece expertise; Alex Cuthbert, former winger turned pundit with blunt match reaction. They dissect Wales’ Twickenham collapse, debate selection and tactical fixes, argue defence and line-out clarity should come first, and preview the tough France test ahead.