classy stuff from Chouly who is currently the best No8 in our league. I'd like to see more of Galan but Noves prefers him Tekori who is UN BOURRIN.
well Noves has been trying to replace actual schemes with just sheer power for some time. He loves his bourrins ! And quite honestly, in today's Rugby you need some of them...
And I agree. Chouly has taken on a fully other dimension during this past year. He's become an accomplished and consistent carrier, is showing off his passing game like never before, is captaining one of Europe's very best, Clermont. Showing great confidence and just pure versatility. He used to be a utility forward, a guy who does a bit of everything but nothing really really well. Now he does a number of things really really well. Best no. 8 in the Top 14. He is a mix of smarts, flair, pure power and technique.
Mentions to
Picamoles a sleeping giant atm,
Galan technical and enormous,
Ollivon beautiful patience, strength and pure technique,
Fritz Lee constant tackle breaker ultra-powerful runner/carrier,
Antonie Claassen similar to Chouly brilliant forward the Saffer,
Imanol still the best lineout option and an all-around warrior,
Rory Grice the promising, quality kiwi,
Parisse of course always here and
Chris Masoe who's found good form again.
Ben Mowen hasn't convinced yet, will get there shortly, surely.