I am not surprised that Wayne Pivac has changed half the side for the final match of the Six Nations. Third place in the table is a possibility, but it is not in Wales’ control.
This is his chance to reinvigorate the team. I suspect there are differing motivations behind the changes, sentimental ones for bringing back Alun Wyn Jones to win his 150th cap in front of his home crowd. Injuries and fatigue have enforced other changes and the search for more penetration and potency behind the rest.
It seems clear that the coaches are not convinced of the make-up of the backline. They cannot settle on a centre partnership and they have not found a combination that delivers their vision on the field. Wales were at their best from set-piece moves against France but once they got beyond three phases they lost shape and momentum and had to kick the ball away before the French defence took complete control.
