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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LIONSxv" data-source="post: 1116274" data-attributes="member: 82756">Great post, however conversely a 120kg 6 ft 7 lock is going to be a second or two slower to almost all rucks unless they are right in front of him. A six is also going to be expected at some point to defend outside channels, they is where that extra second of acceleration is essential.Then you have link play, whilst not as essential as your open side. A six will find themselves more often in wider channels. You would expect most specialist flankers to have better hands or greater pace to not slow the attack up or butcher a pass.I'd also argue that someone like a Jack Willis would offer better carrying than Chessum or Lawes despite been a stone or so lighter.</blockquote>