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[2014 ITM Cup] Round 3
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 668336" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Good to hear McKenzie has been playing well. I haven't seen much of Taranaki at all this season, but by the sounds of it McKenzie has been central to their strong performances of late. I was worried his promising career may have been ruined after being brought into the Blues in 2012 far before he was ready....</p><p></p><p>I'm still not 100% convinced about him at 10, but at least he is getting extended time in the same position (rather than being shifted between 10 and 15). Like his brother Damian he seems to identify space well and has a good eye for the gap (and enough pace to go through the gap), but I've never been convinced he has the required kicking game for a 10. Obviously this hasn't been a big issue for Taranaki as they have spent a lot of time on attack, and he has had James Marshall at 12/15 to share the kicking responsibilities. He has never been a reliable goal-kicker either if I recall correctly (I'm not sure what it has been like this season?). He certainly has the potential to be a good Super Rugby player - I will certainly be keeping an eye on him when I finally get around to watching Taranaki properly this season!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 668336, member: 24910"] Good to hear McKenzie has been playing well. I haven't seen much of Taranaki at all this season, but by the sounds of it McKenzie has been central to their strong performances of late. I was worried his promising career may have been ruined after being brought into the Blues in 2012 far before he was ready.... I'm still not 100% convinced about him at 10, but at least he is getting extended time in the same position (rather than being shifted between 10 and 15). Like his brother Damian he seems to identify space well and has a good eye for the gap (and enough pace to go through the gap), but I've never been convinced he has the required kicking game for a 10. Obviously this hasn't been a big issue for Taranaki as they have spent a lot of time on attack, and he has had James Marshall at 12/15 to share the kicking responsibilities. He has never been a reliable goal-kicker either if I recall correctly (I'm not sure what it has been like this season?). He certainly has the potential to be a good Super Rugby player - I will certainly be keeping an eye on him when I finally get around to watching Taranaki properly this season! [/QUOTE]
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