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[2014 EOYT] Scotland vs New Zealand
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<blockquote data-quote="turmeric2015" data-source="post: 689713" data-attributes="member: 71874"><p>Has anyone actually said that though? I haven't read the thread in its entirety, but I haven't read yet someone saying "Parson done bad".</p><p></p><p>That being said, I think he had a poor debut (as per my original post). I will wait for confirmation on the line out stats, but as I said my memory is that three were lost quite early on in the game on his throw. If that is the case, no matter how you tweak it, that is far from good.</p><p>Then, as Fish said, he lacked physicality outside of set piece. He had one good partial turnover early, but then couldn't fully gain possession, so that really became a nothing play. To be perfectly honest I think he is very lucky to have gotten a test cap, and doubt he will get another one, unless they feel the need to trial him again off the bench v Wales.</p><p></p><p>Again I fully concur with Fish, there are some better hooking options in NZ for the number 3; Harris, Marshall, Funnell definitely and then I would say Coltman Parsons and Dixon are a step behind (in that order). The stats over the last year are a reasonable indication. </p><p></p><p>Not bagging the guy, he is a good player, and Im happy for him he got a test cap. Just think it was right place at the right time with the injury and him being on JKs BarBars side.....</p><p></p><p>No doubt, if asked in private, he would not have been thrilled at his performance. 1 chance to make a mark, and I think it was a bit of a lost opportunity.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="turmeric2015, post: 689713, member: 71874"] Has anyone actually said that though? I haven't read the thread in its entirety, but I haven't read yet someone saying "Parson done bad". That being said, I think he had a poor debut (as per my original post). I will wait for confirmation on the line out stats, but as I said my memory is that three were lost quite early on in the game on his throw. If that is the case, no matter how you tweak it, that is far from good. Then, as Fish said, he lacked physicality outside of set piece. He had one good partial turnover early, but then couldn't fully gain possession, so that really became a nothing play. To be perfectly honest I think he is very lucky to have gotten a test cap, and doubt he will get another one, unless they feel the need to trial him again off the bench v Wales. Again I fully concur with Fish, there are some better hooking options in NZ for the number 3; Harris, Marshall, Funnell definitely and then I would say Coltman Parsons and Dixon are a step behind (in that order). The stats over the last year are a reasonable indication. Not bagging the guy, he is a good player, and Im happy for him he got a test cap. Just think it was right place at the right time with the injury and him being on JKs BarBars side..... No doubt, if asked in private, he would not have been thrilled at his performance. 1 chance to make a mark, and I think it was a bit of a lost opportunity. [/QUOTE]
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