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South Africa vs British and Irish Lions - Test 3
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<blockquote data-quote="big ginger 8" data-source="post: 1052207" data-attributes="member: 53057"><p>I didn't think Aki should have been included on the tour but this is a bit unfair.</p><p></p><p>He played one game in the 6N, so not sure how it's a barometer of anything, but for what it's worth he passed it five times in that game. Two more than Biggar on Saturday. One was quite a good pass in the build up to Conan's try. He's absolutely not a distributor but in comparison to Harris I don't think it's much of a point of difference. His actual catching does let him down at times but he is also a surprisingly good off-loader.</p><p></p><p>He's definitely not an inspired choice but given the other options available possibly has the greatest positive team effect. He'll keep carrying hard all day and hopefully free up Henshaw to be a bit more special. The fact they have played so many games together is also a benefit in a team lacking established combos.</p><p></p><p>I'd imagine they're also counting on his defensive impact. He's a very physical defender. Sometimes too physical as evidenced by his two international red cards but I would imagine the coaches are hoping he'll be able to stop SA building momentum. He's also very strong at the breakdown which is much needed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="big ginger 8, post: 1052207, member: 53057"] I didn’t think Aki should have been included on the tour but this is a bit unfair. He played one game in the 6N, so not sure how it’s a barometer of anything, but for what it’s worth he passed it five times in that game. Two more than Biggar on Saturday. One was quite a good pass in the build up to Conan’s try. He’s absolutely not a distributor but in comparison to Harris I don’t think it’s much of a point of difference. His actual catching does let him down at times but he is also a surprisingly good off-loader. He’s definitely not an inspired choice but given the other options available possibly has the greatest positive team effect. He’ll keep carrying hard all day and hopefully free up Henshaw to be a bit more special. The fact they have played so many games together is also a benefit in a team lacking established combos. I’d imagine they’re also counting on his defensive impact. He’s a very physical defender. Sometimes too physical as evidenced by his two international red cards but I would imagine the coaches are hoping he’ll be able to stop SA building momentum. He’s also very strong at the breakdown which is much needed. [/QUOTE]
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