Ospreys' Richard Hibbard out to silence doubters
RICHARD Hibbard starts a Six Nations game for the first time this evening (5GMT), intent on silencing those who have doubted his ability to cut it at the highest level.
At the age of 29, Welsh rugby's form hooker finally makes it into a run-on side in the championship, a series of outstanding displays for the Ospreys catapulting him into the team to face France in Paris ahead of Ken Owens and Matthew Rees.
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Richard Hibbard
The challenge is to transfer his regional form to the international stage.
Some have questioned whether he will be able to do that.
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But Hibbard is out to prove them wrong this evening and make up for lost time in a Welsh jersey.
The former Swansea player said: "I've had a few people telling me I've never made the step up.
"But I believe in myself and it is great that the coaches have given me this
Comments
by deridu
Sunday, February 10 2013, 10:26AM
“Well George North got this one right...
The Backs were ready to face France.
Well done lads a hard earned win.
Defence again was superb.
Keep it up.”