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[ITM Cup] Round 2
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<blockquote data-quote="ABs2011" data-source="post: 666017" data-attributes="member: 57663"><p>It's exciting to watch all this new talent every year huh guys! I agree Darwin, some fantastic prospects showing their skills last night. NZ looks to be in real god shape with all these kids coming through. Its because of this I watch far ore of the ITM cup than I do Super Rugby!</p><p></p><p>Brad Webber really impresses me (both on and off the field) I love the way he handles himself in post match/ general interviews. There is a real confidence from this Waikato team and it seems he is a big driver of that. One thing for example that I like about him is he never uses the squad age as an excuse, in fact they are embracing that which is great! </p><p></p><p>Other than all the guys you mention above Darwin, another guy that stood out to me was Jed Brown. He has been around the scenes for a couple years but behind the likes of Todd, the Whitelocks, and McCaw et al he has received limited playing time. My understanding is he comes with big wraps, has been dominant in Canterbury club rugby and is expected to be a feature of this ITM cup side and the plan is that he will likely see some quality Super Rugby time next season. Keep an eye out for him.</p><p></p><p>Oh and I agree, Todd is the best openside in the country. I really hope the ABs dont stuff him round and he buggers off overseas. He could be a crucial piece of the RWC 2015</p><p></p><p>Other than all this new talent coming through, the other thing that strikes me every year is how amazing the Canterbury Union is! I've said it before, but they are wonderfully organised, and in particular have this flawless pathway from club rugby through to ABs level that they can offer their players and guide them through. It makes me wonder why other Unions arent adopting Canterbury model. Year after year they bring in new faces (well new to me at least because I am not in touch with Canterbury club rugby) that not only perform well at provincial level, but some of which quickly find themselves in Super franchises and not uncommon to find a place within the AB setup within a couple years of coming on to the scene. Such a professional union.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ABs2011, post: 666017, member: 57663"] It's exciting to watch all this new talent every year huh guys! I agree Darwin, some fantastic prospects showing their skills last night. NZ looks to be in real god shape with all these kids coming through. Its because of this I watch far ore of the ITM cup than I do Super Rugby! Brad Webber really impresses me (both on and off the field) I love the way he handles himself in post match/ general interviews. There is a real confidence from this Waikato team and it seems he is a big driver of that. One thing for example that I like about him is he never uses the squad age as an excuse, in fact they are embracing that which is great! Other than all the guys you mention above Darwin, another guy that stood out to me was Jed Brown. He has been around the scenes for a couple years but behind the likes of Todd, the Whitelocks, and McCaw et al he has received limited playing time. My understanding is he comes with big wraps, has been dominant in Canterbury club rugby and is expected to be a feature of this ITM cup side and the plan is that he will likely see some quality Super Rugby time next season. Keep an eye out for him. Oh and I agree, Todd is the best openside in the country. I really hope the ABs dont stuff him round and he buggers off overseas. He could be a crucial piece of the RWC 2015 Other than all this new talent coming through, the other thing that strikes me every year is how amazing the Canterbury Union is! I've said it before, but they are wonderfully organised, and in particular have this flawless pathway from club rugby through to ABs level that they can offer their players and guide them through. It makes me wonder why other Unions arent adopting Canterbury model. Year after year they bring in new faces (well new to me at least because I am not in touch with Canterbury club rugby) that not only perform well at provincial level, but some of which quickly find themselves in Super franchises and not uncommon to find a place within the AB setup within a couple years of coming on to the scene. Such a professional union. [/QUOTE]
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