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<blockquote data-quote="SouthernMan" data-source="post: 515520" data-attributes="member: 62281"><p>It's interesting Liam Edwards' name has come up, I was chatting to a friend about him yesterday afternoon prior to the squad being named, and as I had been out of town, asked him if he was a chance. My mate then just told me that they'd be silly to select him at the moment, because he just can't tackle, he said Edwards' is one of the best attacking players going around, but would get an absolute hiding against any player who is 'above average' in size. He told me about one clash where he lined up against Kieran moffat, where Moffat just ran past him numerous times. So while he may be a top attacking talent, he isn't there yet defensively. </p><p></p><p>I'd lie to see Matt Faddes get the first run at 15 and leave Buxton one the wing, Faddes is a top open field runner and Buxton can make magic happen in tight spaces... but both should be in the top team, so who knows where they'll start.</p><p></p><p>Centre is a massive concern, if Ellison is with the All Blacks, then it looks like one of Jayden Spence or Michael Collins will have to start at centre, which could be interesting viewing. I was rather gutted to learn that Ben Nowell withdrew from ITM cup selection because of work, he could have added some real steal to our backline. </p><p></p><p>The loose forward battle will be classic, Ioane should have the 6 jersey locked up, Blake by the end of the season could be pushing Joubert, but who knows how long he'll last and it'll be interesting to see the battle between Grant and Evans.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SouthernMan, post: 515520, member: 62281"] It's interesting Liam Edwards' name has come up, I was chatting to a friend about him yesterday afternoon prior to the squad being named, and as I had been out of town, asked him if he was a chance. My mate then just told me that they'd be silly to select him at the moment, because he just can't tackle, he said Edwards' is one of the best attacking players going around, but would get an absolute hiding against any player who is 'above average' in size. He told me about one clash where he lined up against Kieran moffat, where Moffat just ran past him numerous times. So while he may be a top attacking talent, he isn't there yet defensively. I'd lie to see Matt Faddes get the first run at 15 and leave Buxton one the wing, Faddes is a top open field runner and Buxton can make magic happen in tight spaces... but both should be in the top team, so who knows where they'll start. Centre is a massive concern, if Ellison is with the All Blacks, then it looks like one of Jayden Spence or Michael Collins will have to start at centre, which could be interesting viewing. I was rather gutted to learn that Ben Nowell withdrew from ITM cup selection because of work, he could have added some real steal to our backline. The loose forward battle will be classic, Ioane should have the 6 jersey locked up, Blake by the end of the season could be pushing Joubert, but who knows how long he'll last and it'll be interesting to see the battle between Grant and Evans. [/QUOTE]
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