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<blockquote data-quote="Jakedood" data-source="post: 1035963" data-attributes="member: 72409"><p>Okay I'll summarise this then...</p><p></p><p>Tipuric is a good tackler, doesnt miss many, doesnt necessarily make big reads and dominate collision, but he does wrap up well. Traditionally Gatland has favoured blitz defenses, it's been the most successful in world rugby in last 5 years or so, and as England demonstrate, dominant tackles in this system are so effective, something I know Curry excels in and also Watson, he abuses his low centre of gravity well</p><p></p><p>Defensive rucks, Tipuric again a good player, good over the ball etc, but mechanically Watson will be superior due to smaller height, and lower centre of gravity, which is crucial to the Jackal. And I think Curry has topped premiership charts before for Steals? If not, it was still his PoD when he first entered English side, so while Tipuric is highly capable over the ball, is he better than them? No</p><p></p><p>Carrying wise - Tipuric picks good lanes, and has a good ability to free the hands for an offload. But is he as likely to break a gain line/tackle as Watson? I'd argue no, in fact maybe no one in the whole squad is because you cant argue that mans stats. If you try, I'll send you the destruction he caused Wales in a 20 minute cameo a few years back</p><p></p><p>Tipuric is a good player with a variety of skills. But if you're saying his skills mean he should be there ahead of those two, when they're much rarely needed at this level, in his role, versus the ones I've outlined above, then I'd say you're likely wrong? He is a good player, very solid, I'd trust him not to make a big mistake etc, but is he as likely to affect the outcome of the game the way Curry and Watson do? I'd say no again. He's a good solid player, minimal weaknesses. But we demand more from the Lions in a highly competitive position, as we should</p><p></p><p>They are just as capable with Rugby IQ, Curry is very very intelligent in particular. Just because tipuric can pass/kick doesnt mean he's a smarter rugby player, just has the skills we associate with the person who runs the team tactically (the 9/10)</p><p></p><p>I'd also say Curry is very fast, but if you're mentioning speed, Watson is far and away the fastest of the 3</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Not to be snide, but Kolbe didnt start and no De Klerk makes a massive difference to that Saffa Team. Huge. Same with Etzebeth, though they obviously had other monsters available in the row</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jakedood, post: 1035963, member: 72409"] Okay I'll summarise this then... Tipuric is a good tackler, doesnt miss many, doesnt necessarily make big reads and dominate collision, but he does wrap up well. Traditionally Gatland has favoured blitz defenses, it's been the most successful in world rugby in last 5 years or so, and as England demonstrate, dominant tackles in this system are so effective, something I know Curry excels in and also Watson, he abuses his low centre of gravity well Defensive rucks, Tipuric again a good player, good over the ball etc, but mechanically Watson will be superior due to smaller height, and lower centre of gravity, which is crucial to the Jackal. And I think Curry has topped premiership charts before for Steals? If not, it was still his PoD when he first entered English side, so while Tipuric is highly capable over the ball, is he better than them? No Carrying wise - Tipuric picks good lanes, and has a good ability to free the hands for an offload. But is he as likely to break a gain line/tackle as Watson? I'd argue no, in fact maybe no one in the whole squad is because you cant argue that mans stats. If you try, I'll send you the destruction he caused Wales in a 20 minute cameo a few years back Tipuric is a good player with a variety of skills. But if you're saying his skills mean he should be there ahead of those two, when they're much rarely needed at this level, in his role, versus the ones I've outlined above, then I'd say you're likely wrong? He is a good player, very solid, I'd trust him not to make a big mistake etc, but is he as likely to affect the outcome of the game the way Curry and Watson do? I'd say no again. He's a good solid player, minimal weaknesses. But we demand more from the Lions in a highly competitive position, as we should They are just as capable with Rugby IQ, Curry is very very intelligent in particular. Just because tipuric can pass/kick doesnt mean he's a smarter rugby player, just has the skills we associate with the person who runs the team tactically (the 9/10) I'd also say Curry is very fast, but if you're mentioning speed, Watson is far and away the fastest of the 3 Not to be snide, but Kolbe didnt start and no De Klerk makes a massive difference to that Saffa Team. Huge. Same with Etzebeth, though they obviously had other monsters available in the row [/QUOTE]
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