Bring back old guard to steady the ship | Shane Williams

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NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 09: Jamie Roberts of Dragons is tackled by Federico Mori of Zebre during the Guinness Pro14 Round 2 match between Dragons Rugby and Zebre Rugby at Rodney Parade on October 09, 2020 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

WAYNE Pivac starts 2021 with a big conundrum. The question facing him is whether he should make a nod to the past in his bid for glory in the future or resolutely plough on by looking forwards and not back. It is an interesting dilemma.
For me, two of the best and most consistent performers in Welsh rugby right now are Dan Lydiate and Jamie Roberts. I saw both men come into the Wales set-up when I was playing.
Whatever happens to them in the next few years, they have had great international careers. Jamie is 34 and Dan 33. Neither of them are likely to feature at the next World Cup and Way...

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