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2014 Super Rugby: Blues v Crusaders (Round 3)
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 626644" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Kerr is unlikely to ever be international class, but it is strange to suggest that Hickey will never be international class. The guy has a huge amount of talent, and is clearly some distance ahead of his age-grade peers (few NZ players play in two U20 World Cups - he will as long as he is not playing for the Blues at the time). He is one of the most talented 10's we have seen at age-grade level for several years - I think he is a better player than Cruden was at the same age. There is obviously no guarantees he will develop into an international class player, but if he keeps developing at the rate he is I see no reason why he will not.</p><p></p><p>I would say he is a much better investment than Gareth Anscombe. Anscombe never really excelled at ITM Cup level - Auckland looked far better last season when Anscombe was injured and replaced by a 19 year old Hickey. Anscombe is the better goal-kicker, but in all other aspects Hickey looks the better player. I do think Anscombe could be a useful first-five at Super Rugby, but Hickey looks to have the potential to be much better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 626644, member: 24910"] Kerr is unlikely to ever be international class, but it is strange to suggest that Hickey will never be international class. The guy has a huge amount of talent, and is clearly some distance ahead of his age-grade peers (few NZ players play in two U20 World Cups - he will as long as he is not playing for the Blues at the time). He is one of the most talented 10's we have seen at age-grade level for several years - I think he is a better player than Cruden was at the same age. There is obviously no guarantees he will develop into an international class player, but if he keeps developing at the rate he is I see no reason why he will not. I would say he is a much better investment than Gareth Anscombe. Anscombe never really excelled at ITM Cup level - Auckland looked far better last season when Anscombe was injured and replaced by a 19 year old Hickey. Anscombe is the better goal-kicker, but in all other aspects Hickey looks the better player. I do think Anscombe could be a useful first-five at Super Rugby, but Hickey looks to have the potential to be much better. [/QUOTE]
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