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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 520053" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>On the Irish Tour Vito, Thomson and Messam all got a start and of them IMO Messam was the standout and I think Vito was the one who really failed to take that chance, sure he got injured but even before he went off he was ok at best. Thomson had a good showing too but I think in a way he failed to produce the physical edge at the advantage line the coaches/everyone were looking for though the other strengths he has are a real value in the right combination.</p><p></p><p>I see Vito's main role in the squad as backup #8 - this last year I believe has seen Vito Focus on #8 and Messam really focus on becoming a specialist 6</p><p></p><p>6: Messam, Thomson</p><p>7, McCaw, Cane</p><p>8, Read, Vito</p><p></p><p>time will tell and maybe a pecking order will be established, but I like the look of the above.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm also really looking forward to seeing Ben Smith get a run, of the guys selected for the back three I think he is the sure form player. I also think Gear will be in pretty good shape after a few weeks off.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 520053, member: 43875"] On the Irish Tour Vito, Thomson and Messam all got a start and of them IMO Messam was the standout and I think Vito was the one who really failed to take that chance, sure he got injured but even before he went off he was ok at best. Thomson had a good showing too but I think in a way he failed to produce the physical edge at the advantage line the coaches/everyone were looking for though the other strengths he has are a real value in the right combination. I see Vito's main role in the squad as backup #8 - this last year I believe has seen Vito Focus on #8 and Messam really focus on becoming a specialist 6 6: Messam, Thomson 7, McCaw, Cane 8, Read, Vito time will tell and maybe a pecking order will be established, but I like the look of the above. I'm also really looking forward to seeing Ben Smith get a run, of the guys selected for the back three I think he is the sure form player. I also think Gear will be in pretty good shape after a few weeks off. [/QUOTE]
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