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<blockquote data-quote="Vieux Talonneur" data-source="post: 1210693" data-attributes="member: 73144"><p><strong>"He who knows only of his side of the case, knows little of that". </strong></p><p></p><p>I think we can all agree that Antoine Dupont was a pretty decent rugby player.</p><p></p><p>I think we can all agree that Antoine Dupont has taken his game to another level.</p><p></p><p>So what does the man himself and his coaches attribute the improvement to?</p><p></p><p>Sevens.</p><p></p><p>Taking himself out of his comfort zone, different fitness, learning new skills, practicing things that he'd never even practiced in 15s before etc etc. Edwards actively encouraged him to go knowing he'd return a better player. The upping in turnovers and dominant tackles are direct results of the 7s.</p><p></p><p>Tom Willis had a year in France away from all he knew and came back a hugely improved player. Coincidence?</p><p></p><p>J Willis is now one of the leading lights in the leading team on the continent. NZ have long allowed their players to take sabbaticals to get some rest, a change of scene, learn a new culture and experience a different rugby culture, often in Japan. Wilkinson developed as a person in France, Sinckler's said he feels rejuvenated, both Johnson and Richards learned not to take a backward step overseas. Arundell may or may not live up to the hype but I give him credit for broadening his experience.</p><p></p><p>I've railed on here before about most of our players only knowing the Prem from academies upwards and just hearing the same old thing and doing the same old thing year after year. Slade, George, Itoje etc have only really ever been exposed to the thinking of one head club coach for their entire careers. Keeping doing the same old things and expecting different outcomes is the definition of madness, and if it's good enough for Dupont…..</p><p></p><p>Yes we want to protect our league, but for success at top club and international level we need players who are more rounded as both players and people, whether 7s, overseas or whatever. Open up the minds away from the incredibly insular mindset that we English have on so many things.</p><p></p><p>One of the reasons Jones had an impact was because he was fresh, different and stimulating and could bring experiences from all over the place. Apart from his short stint with Japan SB's experience is all with Eng or the Prem….where he's still 6th on the appearance list, topped by……Wiggles.</p><p></p><p>That turned into an essay, but I think I've made my point. Whether you agree is another matter.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vieux Talonneur, post: 1210693, member: 73144"] [B]"He who knows only of his side of the case, knows little of that". [/B] I think we can all agree that Antoine Dupont was a pretty decent rugby player. I think we can all agree that Antoine Dupont has taken his game to another level. So what does the man himself and his coaches attribute the improvement to? Sevens. Taking himself out of his comfort zone, different fitness, learning new skills, practicing things that he'd never even practiced in 15s before etc etc. Edwards actively encouraged him to go knowing he'd return a better player. The upping in turnovers and dominant tackles are direct results of the 7s. Tom Willis had a year in France away from all he knew and came back a hugely improved player. Coincidence? J Willis is now one of the leading lights in the leading team on the continent. NZ have long allowed their players to take sabbaticals to get some rest, a change of scene, learn a new culture and experience a different rugby culture, often in Japan. Wilkinson developed as a person in France, Sinckler's said he feels rejuvenated, both Johnson and Richards learned not to take a backward step overseas. Arundell may or may not live up to the hype but I give him credit for broadening his experience. I've railed on here before about most of our players only knowing the Prem from academies upwards and just hearing the same old thing and doing the same old thing year after year. Slade, George, Itoje etc have only really ever been exposed to the thinking of one head club coach for their entire careers. Keeping doing the same old things and expecting different outcomes is the definition of madness, and if it's good enough for Dupont….. Yes we want to protect our league, but for success at top club and international level we need players who are more rounded as both players and people, whether 7s, overseas or whatever. Open up the minds away from the incredibly insular mindset that we English have on so many things. One of the reasons Jones had an impact was because he was fresh, different and stimulating and could bring experiences from all over the place. Apart from his short stint with Japan SB's experience is all with Eng or the Prem….where he's still 6th on the appearance list, topped by……Wiggles. That turned into an essay, but I think I've made my point. Whether you agree is another matter. [/QUOTE]
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