{"id":81410,"date":"2024-02-02T15:17:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T15:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=81410"},"modified":"2024-02-02T15:41:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T15:41:02","slug":"how-unfancied-wales-can-start-their-2024-six-nations-campaign-with-a-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2024\/02\/02\/how-unfancied-wales-can-start-their-2024-six-nations-campaign-with-a-win\/","title":{"rendered":"How unfancied Wales can start their 2024 Six Nations campaign with a win"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The roof is on and the gloves are off for Wales&#8217; opening match against Scotland in Cardiff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AN inexperienced Wales squad open their 2024 Six Nations campaign tomorrow against Scotland under the roof at Cardiff\u2019s Principality Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A squad already much changed by retirements since last year&#8217;s World Cup also faces significant absences, including the losses of veteran full-back Liam Williams, Taulupe Faletau, former captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, and Wales\u2019 third most-capped player of all time George North, all out injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales face an in-form Scottish side, but if Wales get their game right in some vital areas they can start their campaign off in in a winning way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The roof of the Principality will be closed<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"embedpress-gutenberg-wrapper aligncenter   ep-content-protection-disabled inline\" id=\"51a2d070-26b9-452a-9134-14459a52a7bc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper   \">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-5c9bd4a4341b6ff427176f158c54c31c\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\t\t\t\t >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper  insta-grid  \" \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px;height:340px;max-height:340px;max-width:100%\"><iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Po8nbAiKwa0?feature=oembed&amp;color=red&amp;rel=1&amp;controls=2&amp;start=true&amp;end=true&amp;fs=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;cc_load_policy=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Po8nbAiKwa0?feature=oembed&amp;color=red&amp;rel=1&amp;controls=2&amp;start=true&amp;end=true&amp;fs=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;cc_load_policy=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t.ose-youtube.ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5 {\n\t\t\twidth: 600px !important;\n\t\t\theight: 340px!important;\n\t\t\tmax-height: 340px !important;\n\t\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.ose-youtube.ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5>iframe {\n\t\t\theight: 340px !important;\n\t\t\tmax-height: 340px !important;\n\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\tposition: relative !important;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\n\t\t.ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5 .wistia_embed {\n\t\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\t.alignright .ose-wistia.ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5{\n\t\t\tmargin-left: auto;\n\t\t}\n\t\t.alignleft .ose-wistia.ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5{\n\t\t\tmargin-right: auto;\n\t\t}\n\t\t.aligncenter .ose-wistia.ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5{\n\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t}\n\t\t.ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5 img.watermark{\n\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t}\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\n\t<\/style><style>\n\t\t.ose-matterport.ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5 {\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\twidth: 600px !important;\n\t\t\theight: 340px !important;\n\t\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\t  }\n\t\t.ose-giphy.ose-uid-7bc80fa97488e98d26c81dc920b8b7b5 img{\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\twidth: 600px !important;\n\t\t\theight: 340px !important;\n\t\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\t  }\n\n\n\n\t<\/style>\n\n\n<p>Wales\u2019 stalwart lock Adam Beard said the team is happy about the <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2024\/02\/02\/principality-stadium-roof-now-to-be-closed-for-wales-v-scotland-as-gatland-gets-his-way\/\">closure of the roof<\/a>: \u201cIt\u2019s massive, the buzz, the noise, everything about it is just unbelievable. It\u2019s something you can\u2019t really explain, that feeling of passion, pride. It\u2019s like having an extra man out on that field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a stand-off in the week over whether or not to close the roof of the Principality Stadium, the Scots relented earlier today, gifting Wales their famous closed-roof atmosphere on the opening weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drier turf gives the young backs more scope to play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6nCostelow.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sam Costelow (left) will get his first start at fly-half with Gareth Anscombe out injured. Credit: Holly Morgan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With rain forecast for tomorrow afternoon\u2019s game, a closed roof and dry turf will change the nature of the game for both teams. The backs on both sides will be looking to play the width of the field, something that should excite the talented young backs on the Welsh side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among those looking to impress is starting full-back Cameron Winnett, who will win his first cap tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Winnett, Beard said: \u201cHe looks sharp. He\u2019s been a good kid, worked hard, just got his head down.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Wales coach Warren Gatland has insisted that there is \u201cno pressure\u201d on debutant Winnett, his performance will certainly be under the microscope. Dry turf will help his performance, as well as the rest of the Welsh back three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A home crowd advantage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Welsh side to face Scotland is young and inexperienced. The starting XV average 28 caps, whereas the side that faced Argentina in their World Cup exit last October averaged 53.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the retirement of former captain Dan Biggar, and with veteran forward Taulupe Faletau out injured, a young side will need as much support as they can muster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beard says playing at the Principality Stadium with \u201cthe noise, the atmosphere, it makes it ten times better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales follow this weekend\u2019s match with two successive away fixtures in London and Dublin. Starting the campaign with fresh hopes and a home crowd will give this young side a boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scottish absentees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/6ntryline.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Wales squad warm up with shuttle runs on the try line. Credit: Holly Morgan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Blair Kinghorne, Darcy Graham, and co-captain Rory Darge will all miss the opening match in Cardiff. Graham\u2019s unpredictability will not be missed by the Welsh defence, especially given the drier conditions under the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their size, the Welsh camp will have done their homework on Kyle Steyn and Scotland\u2019s poster-boy Duhan van der Merwe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales will be looking to start off their Six Nations campaign with a home win to put the wind in their sails before tests against England and Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A young squad facing low expectation may just give the side the blank canvass on which to produce a masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked if Wales can surprise the critics this tournament, Beard responded: \u201cOne hundred percent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The roof is on and the gloves are off for Wales&#8217; opening match against Scotland in Cardiff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1048,"featured_media":81444,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[92,361,2,176,3,151,4,439],"tags":[],"coauthors":[8528],"class_list":["post-81410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city","category-days-out","category-featured","category-general","category-news","category-rugby","category-sport","category-diary"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How unfancied Wales can start their 2024 Six Nations campaign with a win - The Cardiffian<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2024\/02\/02\/how-unfancied-wales-can-start-their-2024-six-nations-campaign-with-a-win\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How unfancied Wales can start their 2024 Six Nations campaign with a win - The Cardiffian\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The roof is on and the gloves are off for Wales&#039; 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