The Cardiff Rugby star will pack down in the number six jersey during tomorrow’s crucial Six Nations clash with France at the Principality Stadium. Davies’ versatility has proven to be very useful for Wales head coach Wayne Pivac, and he is hopeful of making a big impact against a strong France pack.
“France have a very good forward pack so I think probably the main thing I’ll bring will be physicality around the park, and putting big defensive shifts in,” said Davies when asked what he was hoping to add to the Wales pack.
“I think my attacking game is my best asset. Getting around the park, making good decisions around whether to carry or pass.
“Things like the lineout options I fit in well there. I always try to see my versatility as a positive thing.
“Every game is big, and I’m just trying to make a positive impact. When I get the ball, in defence, putting physical tackles in, around the park offloading and carrying the ball.
“I’m going to just stick to my game and hopefully do everyone proud.” Davies has made a positive impact off the replacements bench against both Scotland and England, respectively.
The 25-year-old acknowledges how difficult it will be to make any headway against a gigantic France side, but has every confidence in the ability of this Wales XV. “Of course it’s going to be a big test,” he said. “Any game is a big test.
“They are playing very well at the moment. We just have to start well, limit the chances they get in our 22.
“They have a big forward pack so the more we can limit them the better we are going to be. I felt good against England.
“Obviously, we were forced into playing with the ball a lot when we were in our own half. I managed to get the ball in my hands quite a few times which I was happy about.
“I’m quite good at getting on the ball and offloading. I was a little bit surprised when Wayne told me I was playing six because I haven’t played six for quite a while, but I’m obviously very happy.
“I think I’ve had a decent impact off the bench. I’m pretty excited.”
