Six Nations 2023 - Wales v Ireland, Sat 4th Feb, KO 2:15PM - TV: VM1, BBC1, S4C

Davies is the only rugby commentator I've ever heard who, mid commentary, literally shouts at the (Welsh) players the same way a supporter would in the stadium. "Get it wide!", "Kick it long!", that kind of thing. The BBC must think he's decent because it feels like he's been there forever, but it's a tough listen.

While it's true that Kearney was around for a long time, it's important to remember that he was extremely limited as a player.

Keenan has much more to his game. He's faster, more elusive and he can pass. Time will tell about where he falls amongst Irish rugby greats but, he's been pretty special.

Heaslip was also nominated for Euro player of the year. Twice, I think. A world class player.

There is a feel of dependability about Keenan that wasn't there with Kearney.

Wtf. Kearney not dependable!?

It was a pretty huge gulf in the end. Best Dan Biggar could do was a late hit on JS first half, a lot of misplaced niggle and a butchered try scoring opportunity. Jonny tried a couple of silly cross kicks but ran the show as usual. No comparison between the two in the end.

It's between Dan B and Faletau as the most disimproved Welsh player. No wonder Northampton let biggar go.

I didn't realise North was playing til I watched it back...Gatland out!

I thought North played quite well.

When I see either Sheehan or Kelleher out on the wing near the line these days, I know we’re in with a chance for a try. They’re both fantastic with the ball as well as difficult to bring down. What fluency across the whole team we had.

However, I can’t resist some negativity if only to avoid disappointment. Porter is facing a sterner test against a scrum that will weigh in somewhere round 944 kg and that’s not entirely down to Atonio alone. Let’s hope he works on his mantras and can keep himself under better control when things go wrong. Bealham has settled in so well. Like Furlong he’s low on drama too. Our back line has many strengths but searing pace isn’t one of them despite the evidence of Lowe’s excellent interception. South Africa are the team that pose the biggest challenge there and that’s another day’s work.

Keenan is a better tackler at 15 than Kearney was. He also has a sense of time on the ball that reminds of BOD, how manipulates a defense with movement before he catches the ball. Lowe's try last Nov vs NZ is a good example of that.

As part of the different era you now have the 50-22 rule which makes covering more important and more difficult. It is hard to compare full backs on back field coverage.

I've made my thoughts on Kearney clear on here before, I know many don't agree but I thought he was an ordinary/limited player for a finish in his later seasons who should have been moved on long before he eventually was. An awful last man tackler for a 15, offered little in attack other than recycling ball (which is every 15's job but to be fair he usually did it very well). But didn't have much of a break or a pass on him, wasn't a prolific try scorer. Had super positional sense and he was always handy in the air. I think Joe's gameplan suited him well but I don't think he was necessarily the most talented player if you get me. And I think if he wasn't wearing blue he wouldn't have been in the team, Joe was a bit overly loyal to him for me.

He was absolutely brilliant when he broke through mind (the ELV laws really played to his aerial strengths) and in the early half of his career, he had a good break on him, scored most of his tries in around the first six seasons of his career.

Keenan is already the better player, comfortably, he does all the nuts and bolts - positional sense, good in the air, good tackler - as expected but has that bit extra attacking nous and edge you want from your fullback. Love watching him in action.

It’s entertaining but not very useful to compare players from different times. Kearney was great for us in his day, highly reliable which is what you have to have back there.

The heat map showing where we played most of the ball on Saturday

Dombrandts tackle attempt was pretty embarrassing. Mako was equally as bad for his second try, he was nearly walking instead of getting back. Any sort of effort and he would have had a great chance to stopped that try.

Scotland up to 5th in the world. So in 2 of the 4 world Cup groups you have the top 5 sides. Something needs to change with that

Gatland is certainly behind the black ball. Wales don't have much time to improve. I was surprised to see Falatau playing. He's not been top quality for a long time. The Welch public will be livid if Wales can't pull themselves out of the shyte. I don't know why North is not playing on the wing. Rees Zammit is out. Why not play North in his customary role?

After another watch, I am amazed at how well VDF has been playing. Insane levels of high consistency. Is it possible to continue this level of form? Ringrose put in a shift too. He's in form and playing brilliant rugby.