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Katie Sands

Wales coach explains what they are actually trying to do when they kick the ball

Wales kicking coach Neil Jenkins admits rugby fans don't pay to watch players continuously kick the ball, but has elaborated on what Wales are trying to do.

The Wales v England Six Nations clash, in particular, saw both teams choose to kick the ball away repeatedly, leading to frustration from some, including Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies, while former Wales centre Tom Shanklin believes Wales don't know what they're meant to be doing with the ball and that is why they are gifting possession away.

“We are kicking the ball and trying to force teams into mistakes," he said. "I just don’t think that’s the right mentality anymore. You need to win games differently. The game has moved on. We need to adapt. It was a real pragmatic approach against England which is going to put people off watching Wales."

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