Thank you.
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henson is a proving try scorer at both club and internatioal level - smith isnt.[/b]
Stats please. Smith has scored more tries than Henson at club level, I bet you. Not at international, but that is because he hasn't had the chance yet.
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i think people are a little harsh to criticise henson for his tackling, i remember hims missing one big one and that was against carter, and if it wasnt for "old timer" greenwood dropping the ball he wouldnt have had to defend. Most of the games ive seen him in his tackling is quite good - granted hes not as good as he thinks he is at tackling and have got to stop trying to make the perfect big hit.[/b]
True, but insert 'Greenwood' for 'Thomas.' Head on tackles, he dtops people, but doesn't use his arms (therefore illegal) and he can't tackle on angles.
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he is stronger than smith - thats in no doubt[/b]
Smith is faster, and more mobile.
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hes a better passer of the ball in my opinion - and his hands are terrific, remember that pick up against the bop in the lions tour - quality,[/b]
About equal with Smith. 1 pick-up doesn't make his hands amazing. Smith is capable of finding openings better than Henson, but he probably has a longer pass.
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hes a good reader of a game and can see space well[/b]
And Smith.
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he has a massive boot, one of the biggest in the nh, this offers and extra kicking option both for the fly-half and covering with the fullback[/b]
Granted, but Leicester have other kicking options. Plus Smith is outside, meaning he is very unlikely to be in first receivor to kick the ball.
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hes faster than he looks, i distinctl remember henson outpacing mathew tait in cardiff, and it was only due to jason robinson that he didnt score[/b]
No, Henson himself, when asked about Tait, said he tracked him down at a time where he probably would have scored a try. Smith is also faster.
My opinion is though that you think he is a better player because of your nationality, where as I am seeing it through different eyes. I'm happy to admit that Shanklin is a better player than Smith. But not Henson.