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<blockquote data-quote="Mr Ruggleby" data-source="post: 985299" data-attributes="member: 41553"><p>Sorry but I'd have to disagree with this statement. Locks as a rule are not dominant tight carriers in the modern game, they tend to have a centre of gravity that is too high to break gang tackles and are susceptible to having their legs chopped from under them. The only international quality locks I can think of that appear to offer a better carrying threat than Itoje would be Etzebeth, Ryan and Nakarawa (who doesn't really count). Despite the "physiological challenges" he faces (lanky mfer), Maro has turned out some pretty memorable carries and is also pretty effective close to the line.</p><p></p><p>Also, for some context, take a look at some average metres per carry stats in 2019, for international games - (not the be all and end all, but should be comparable for players who mostly carry in the tight):</p><p></p><p>Savea: 4.5m</p><p>Billy V: 3.5m</p><p>Maro: 3m</p><p>Sinckler: 2.8m</p><p>Marx: 2.5m</p><p>Kruis: 2.5m</p><p>Genge: 2.4m</p><p>Lawes: 2.2m</p><p>Furlong: 2.2m</p><p>Etzebeth: 2.1m</p><p>Ryan: 1.8m</p><p>Mako: 1.5m</p><p>Alun Wyn: 1.2m</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr Ruggleby, post: 985299, member: 41553"] Sorry but I'd have to disagree with this statement. Locks as a rule are not dominant tight carriers in the modern game, they tend to have a centre of gravity that is too high to break gang tackles and are susceptible to having their legs chopped from under them. The only international quality locks I can think of that appear to offer a better carrying threat than Itoje would be Etzebeth, Ryan and Nakarawa (who doesn't really count). Despite the "physiological challenges" he faces (lanky mfer), Maro has turned out some pretty memorable carries and is also pretty effective close to the line. Also, for some context, take a look at some average metres per carry stats in 2019, for international games - (not the be all and end all, but should be comparable for players who mostly carry in the tight): Savea: 4.5m Billy V: 3.5m Maro: 3m Sinckler: 2.8m Marx: 2.5m Kruis: 2.5m Genge: 2.4m Lawes: 2.2m Furlong: 2.2m Etzebeth: 2.1m Ryan: 1.8m Mako: 1.5m Alun Wyn: 1.2m [/QUOTE]
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