I had previously posted about Wales' new kit and purposely left out the whole Gavin Henson controversy, because why? But now that the hottest dad on the block gave a thinly veiled statement on Henson being included in the campaign, I have to comment on it, its like high school drama. The best!
Let me preface this, Jamie Roberts' frustration is completely sound. Welsh rugby has enough active stars to propel a campaign, Ryan Jones was there, Martyn Williams, AWJ, James Hook, the other Jones, Shane Williams, all players who are playing for their clubs and for Wales, not going on reality television shows and breaking up with their popstar (?) girlfriend. Henson hasn't played in 18 months, why was he invited? Way to kick the entire Welsh squad in the face!
Hot Dad said:
“Without saying anything too controversial, it’s an interesting choice to say the least. Obviously his profile is sky-high at the moment with his dancing thing and the union have decided to use that.
Whether Gavin Henson returns to rugby remains to be seen. Whatever he decides, Welsh rugby is not just about him. It’s about the team and individuals working hard within that team.
The boys have worked very hard over the last couple of years since he hasn’t been here, so it’s an interesting decision to use that picture. He is a talented player, but if he does come back to play he is going to have to earn his place in the Wales team like any other player. He is no different to any one else in that respect. He will have to train hard and perform well for his club like any of us have to do to earn our right to wear the Welsh shirt. He has got other matters on his hands now with his dancing competition.”
Asked whether he would be following Henson’s progress in the TV show, Roberts responded: “I don’t watch it. I’ve got better things to do.”
OH SNAP!
That was probably the best verbal non-beatdown beatdown I've read in a long time! He gave it to Henson in such a round about way and yet you can definitely detect the irritation in his words. He got in the jabs of appearing on Strictly Come Dancing (American version = Dancing with the Stars), criticized the Union in not so many words for choosing Henson to be a part of this new campaign, and essentially said that they don't need him, without forgetting to mention Henson's talent to cushion his criticisms. Amazing!
Jamie Roberts, he knows what he's doing!
2 comments:
You've just got to love Jamie Roberts after that fair play.
He's gone up 10 points that's for sure.
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