In a surprising turn of events, Dragons coach Filo Tiatia criticizes his players for selfish play after a close defeat, while Cardiff’s young star impresses despite loss.
Cardiff: So, the rugby scene is buzzing today! Filo Tiatia, the head coach of the Dragons, didn’t hold back after their recent Challenge Cup match. He called out his players for being ‘selfish’ during their narrow 18-14 loss to Montpellier. Ouch! That’s some serious criticism.
After the game, Tiatia was pretty frank about the team’s performance. They had a rough start, falling behind 18-0, but managed to claw back to just four points at halftime. Still, they couldn’t keep the momentum going in the second half, which left him feeling frustrated.
He mentioned how the mood in the locker room was pretty gloomy, especially after missing out on key opportunities. Tiatia stressed the need for the team to be more cohesive and learn from their mistakes. He’s all about honesty and improvement, which is great to see.
On a brighter note, Cardiff Rugby’s Matt Sherratt was disappointed with their loss to Lyon but had some good things to say about 18-year-old Steffan Emanuel. The kid made his debut and really stood out, even if the team didn’t win. Sherratt highlighted how important it is to give young players a chance to shine.
Sherratt pointed out that despite the loss, scoring four tries was a positive takeaway. He’s keen on developing the younger talent, and it sounds like Emanuel has a bright future ahead. It’s always exciting to see fresh faces in the game!
Meanwhile, Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies, known as Jiffy, praised Emanuel, calling him a “talented and lovely kid.” Emanuel himself was over the moon about his debut, expressing gratitude for the opportunity and the support from his teammates, especially veteran Rey Lee-Lo.
It’s clear that while the Dragons are facing some challenges, there’s a lot of potential in the younger players. Let’s see how they bounce back in their next matches!