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Round 10: Waratahs v Brumbies
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<blockquote data-quote="toothpick" data-source="post: 64907"><p>He plays against the likes of Berrigan, Matai and Carmont! They are small aren't they? His running games consists of catching the ball, standing still to put the defence in two minds then offloading. His running game has nothing on RU centres. Do you watch rugby? Have you seen the likes of O'Driscoll, Nonu and Mortlock. They are all powerhouse runners. They don't have time to stand still and shimmy. They put the head down and run at 100mph.</p><p></p><p>Again, league defense isn't a whole lot better than union. The only reason why there aren't as many fallen off tackles is because of gang-tackling. In every tackle there are at least 2 men in there. usually, one man holds them by the jumper and clings on while the other comes over the top and completes the tackle. RU consists of much more one on one. Next week watch some league games and see how many times there is a clean oneon one tackle without a second player. See what happens to a solitary defender before a second man comes in.</p><p></p><p>Gasnier will be like Sailor, good in some facets but ordinary in most. He won't make an impact and will now have the same value as Tuqiri. He will be eaten alive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toothpick, post: 64907"] He plays against the likes of Berrigan, Matai and Carmont! They are small aren't they? His running games consists of catching the ball, standing still to put the defence in two minds then offloading. His running game has nothing on RU centres. Do you watch rugby? Have you seen the likes of O'Driscoll, Nonu and Mortlock. They are all powerhouse runners. They don't have time to stand still and shimmy. They put the head down and run at 100mph. Again, league defense isn't a whole lot better than union. The only reason why there aren't as many fallen off tackles is because of gang-tackling. In every tackle there are at least 2 men in there. usually, one man holds them by the jumper and clings on while the other comes over the top and completes the tackle. RU consists of much more one on one. Next week watch some league games and see how many times there is a clean oneon one tackle without a second player. See what happens to a solitary defender before a second man comes in. Gasnier will be like Sailor, good in some facets but ordinary in most. He won't make an impact and will now have the same value as Tuqiri. He will be eaten alive. [/QUOTE]
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