Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin says 36-year-old Davies still has the big-tournament nous to power Wales' push at the World Cup in Australia.
Scott Baldwin has made his pitch: Davies should think again about retirement and get back in the red jersey for the World Cup in Australia. The former Wales hooker believes the 36-year-old's tournament experience is exactly what this side could use when the pressure rises.
Baldwin's argument centres on know-how. World Cups are won and lost in tight moments, and a player who has been through that cauldron before brings a calm that is hard to coach. In his view, that kind of experience is still a real asset for Wales, even with age working against the veteran.
The call lands at a time when Wales are trying to rebuild and find the right mix of fresh legs and seasoned heads. Baldwin clearly believes a returning Davies would add stability and leadership around a squad still searching for consistency on the biggest stage.
Whether Davies is tempted is another question. Stepping out of retirement is never simple, especially with the physical demands of Test rugby and a long road to the tournament in Australia. For now, the suggestion is just a public vote of confidence from a man who knows what the Wales jersey demands.
