Ioan Lloyd Sparks Welsh Hope for England Clash Says Former International
Wales' Six Nations campaign didn't start the way they wanted. Last Saturday, they suffered a 27-26 defeat to Scotland at the Principality Stadium. They had an abysmal first half. Yet, Warren Gatland's team almost staged a monumental comeback towards the end of the game. Wales will now head to Twickenham to face England on Saturday. There will likely be many changes to the team sheet to try and secure the tournament's first win.
A Mixed Game For Wales
People were very excited heading into the championship opener in Cardiff last weekend. It marks a new dawn for Welsh rugby. Many new faces took to the field for the first time in a starting capacity. In the first half, Scotland tore Wales, a young side, to shreds. But in the second half, Wales rallied and almost took the game. Scarlet's fly-half Ioan Lloyd impressed many people when he replaced Sam Costelow. Costelow had to leave the game for an HIA in the final stages of the first half.
Ioan Lloyd Impressed
Lloyd's performance has many people wondering if he will get a start against England. Welsh legend Tom Shanklin said on Scrum V if Costelow plays fly-half, Lloyd should play on the wing.
"I would make wholesale changes," said the 70-cap international. We're in a rebuilding process. We're starting over, and we need experienced people. I've gone for Ioan Lloyd on the wing because he made a big difference when he came on."
"Have you ever watched him play at Bristol? He played on the wing, mate. He's excellent, and you need him on your team."
Quotes via Wales Online
It is interesting to hear what Shanklin thinks. Wales will look to get back to winning ways with a win over England. It will be a challenge, but the young side has the potential to get a massive result on the weekend.