England World Cup winner Will Greenwood has left Taulupe Faletau out of his Six Nations team of the week, much to the disbelief of Wales fans.
Lions No 8 Faletau had an outstanding game in Friday’s narrow defeat to France as he continued his remarkable comeback following six months out with an ankle injury.
He outshone his opposite number Gregory Alldritt, who had been arguably the player of the tournament up to that point.
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Faletau put in 14 carries for 65 metres, the most by any player on the pitch, showing off his trademark footwork in a classy all-round display.
Yet former centre Greenwood has opted to go with Scotland’s Matt Fagerson at No 8 in his team from round four, with no Welsh player making his pack.
You can see how Faletau and all the Wales players rated against France here.
This has prompted a lively reaction from baffled Wales supporters on social media.
Here are just some of the responses:
“C’mon Will, Faletau played almost the perfect game for Wales against the best team in the world on Friday night.”
“All about opinion, but sorry that’s garbage.”
“Faletau played on a different level to any other forward last weekend - this must be a joke!!!”
“You’ve spelt Faletau wrong.”
“I think Mr Greenwood is just winding people up. He’s not serious - he can’t be.”
“Falatau was from another planet Friday night! Rewatch the game and open both your eyes this time.”
“So the Welsh pack keep France at bay - wreck their previously dominant lineout, but don’t get one player in your pack.”’
Greenwood has picked just the one Welshman in his team, with skipper Dan Biggar at outside-half.
He has gone for four Scots, three apiece from England, France and Ireland and one Italian.
Will Greenwood’s Six Nations Team of the Week
15. Hugo Keenan (Ireland)
14. Ange Capuozzo (Italy)
13. Chris Harris (Scotland)
12. Jonathan Danty (France)
11. James Lowe (Ireland)
10. Dan Biggar (Wales)
9. Ali Price (Scotland)
1. Ellis Genge (England)
2. George Turner (Scotland)
3. Kyle Sinckler (England)
4. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
5. Maro Itoje (England)
6. Francois Cros (France)
7. Anthony Jelonch (France)
8. Matt Fagerson (Scotland)
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