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[2014 ITM Cup] Round 7
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF Mr Fish" data-source="post: 674606" data-attributes="member: 20892"><p>It's worth noting that Marshall was also the top Taranaki tackler with 12. I don't think he is a brilliant defender by any stretch, but I don't think it's really a weakness for him. Prior to last night he had only missed 13 tackles, which meant his percentage for the season was about 80%, which isn't anything to frown about. His metres gained for the season is astoundingly high, I'd imagine it's second only to Codie Taylor, who spends most of his time on the wing anyway <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>I certainly wouldn't have Tamanivalu in the Chiefs top backline, but he's good enough to get a few games at wing (with Gear, Marshall, Nanai-Williams and Lowe likely all preferred ahead of him) - he's probably a bit too risky to have at centre, and I'd have him behind SBW, Fruean, Ngatai, Horrell and Kahui, in that regard. Naholo wouldn't look out of place in the Crusaders backline (plus then they'd have Naholo and Nadolo), and the Hurricanes don't have too much depth in the back three to be honest. He'd be good for the Highlanders too but having both him and Osborne on the field is a bit risky. Of course with Webber, Heem and Lam all picking up contracts wing places are looking fairly well covered in most regions. </p><p></p><p>Visinia also had a good game last night for Auckland. Post 2015 I'd be surprised to not see him in an All Blacks jersey.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF Mr Fish, post: 674606, member: 20892"] It's worth noting that Marshall was also the top Taranaki tackler with 12. I don't think he is a brilliant defender by any stretch, but I don't think it's really a weakness for him. Prior to last night he had only missed 13 tackles, which meant his percentage for the season was about 80%, which isn't anything to frown about. His metres gained for the season is astoundingly high, I'd imagine it's second only to Codie Taylor, who spends most of his time on the wing anyway ;) I certainly wouldn't have Tamanivalu in the Chiefs top backline, but he's good enough to get a few games at wing (with Gear, Marshall, Nanai-Williams and Lowe likely all preferred ahead of him) - he's probably a bit too risky to have at centre, and I'd have him behind SBW, Fruean, Ngatai, Horrell and Kahui, in that regard. Naholo wouldn't look out of place in the Crusaders backline (plus then they'd have Naholo and Nadolo), and the Hurricanes don't have too much depth in the back three to be honest. He'd be good for the Highlanders too but having both him and Osborne on the field is a bit risky. Of course with Webber, Heem and Lam all picking up contracts wing places are looking fairly well covered in most regions. Visinia also had a good game last night for Auckland. Post 2015 I'd be surprised to not see him in an All Blacks jersey. [/QUOTE]
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