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zt1903 wrote:@disco - thanks for the analysis.
Minor point, would regard Fife as a Wing and therefore a replacement for Harries. Rather it’s Bryce for whom there’s no direct replacement.
disco wrote:zt1903 wrote:@disco - thanks for the analysis.
Minor point, would regard Fife as a Wing and therefore a replacement for Harries. Rather it’s Bryce for whom there’s no direct replacement.
Fair point. It'll be interesting to see how Cockerill covers full back this season if he loses young Blair for both Test windows and has to give him the Scotland rest protocols - ie maximum of 5 games in a row. Van Der Walt should be an option but it would mean him flitting between 15 and 10 on a semi-regular basis. Not a major issue but maybe hampers his chances of pushing Hickey for the starting berth at stand off.
New Gunner wrote:Phil Burleigh has apparently signed for Canterbury, and was playing for his local club New Brighton last week alongside his younger brother.
Sam Beard made his debut for the Crusaders last month, hopefully they both have success back in NZ. Both underrated.
Friday Knight Lights wrote:New Gunner wrote:Phil Burleigh has apparently signed for Canterbury, and was playing for his local club New Brighton last week alongside his younger brother.
Sam Beard made his debut for the Crusaders last month, hopefully they both have success back in NZ. Both underrated.
What?! Sam Beard playing for the greatest club team on the planet? That's a surprise. He was underrated but still not a great player.
Would like Burleigh to end on his feet - great player for us.
biffer wrote:disco wrote:zt1903 wrote:@disco - thanks for the analysis.
Minor point, would regard Fife as a Wing and therefore a replacement for Harries. Rather it’s Bryce for whom there’s no direct replacement.
Fair point. It'll be interesting to see how Cockerill covers full back this season if he loses young Blair for both Test windows and has to give him the Scotland rest protocols - ie maximum of 5 games in a row. Van Der Walt should be an option but it would mean him flitting between 15 and 10 on a semi-regular basis. Not a major issue but maybe hampers his chances of pushing Hickey for the starting berth at stand off.
Let's not forget Graham.
Friday Knight Lights wrote:New Gunner wrote:Phil Burleigh has apparently signed for Canterbury, and was playing for his local club New Brighton last week alongside his younger brother.
Sam Beard made his debut for the Crusaders last month, hopefully they both have success back in NZ. Both underrated.
What?! Sam Beard playing for the greatest club team on the planet? That's a surprise. He was underrated but still not a great player.
Would like Burleigh to end on his feet - great player for us.
dolf_lundgren wrote:biffer wrote:disco wrote:Fair point. It'll be interesting to see how Cockerill covers full back this season if he loses young Blair for both Test windows and has to give him the Scotland rest protocols - ie maximum of 5 games in a row. Van Der Walt should be an option but it would mean him flitting between 15 and 10 on a semi-regular basis. Not a major issue but maybe hampers his chances of pushing Hickey for the starting berth at stand off.
Let's not forget Graham.
I wouldn't mind seeing James Johnstone at FB. He will struggle for game time in the centre but would be a real weapon hitting the line and finding gaps. Sound defensively, no idea what like under high ball.
biffer wrote:disco wrote:zt1903 wrote:@disco - thanks for the analysis.
Minor point, would regard Fife as a Wing and therefore a replacement for Harries. Rather it’s Bryce for whom there’s no direct replacement.
Fair point. It'll be interesting to see how Cockerill covers full back this season if he loses young Blair for both Test windows and has to give him the Scotland rest protocols - ie maximum of 5 games in a row. Van Der Walt should be an option but it would mean him flitting between 15 and 10 on a semi-regular basis. Not a major issue but maybe hampers his chances of pushing Hickey for the starting berth at stand off.
Let's not forget Graham.
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