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[2014 Super Rugby] All Blacks Watch - Midseason
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 638560" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>I really hope we don't have to resort to picking Weepu again. We have a number of incredibly talented young halfbacks (and an older one in fantastic form), picking Weepu would be a big backward step IMO. The AB's currently play an up-tempo game-plan that doesn't suit Weepu's style of play at all. Weepu has a fight on his hands to even regain the Blues 9 jersey, as Bryn Hall has added some real spark to the side since he has become their starting halfback.</p><p></p><p>Personally I hope we don't have any Donald like players in our RWC squad. If the best Slade can be is 'Donald like' we need to start looking for better alternatives!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Honestly I don't believe age plays a big part in Ellis's non-selection. He is 30, but he is playing the best rugby of his career, and could well have 3-4 good years left in him. I just don't think the current selection panel are a fan of his style of play. Kerr-Barlow is pretty young too (24) - having a bit of experience among the halfback group wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 638560, member: 24910"] I really hope we don't have to resort to picking Weepu again. We have a number of incredibly talented young halfbacks (and an older one in fantastic form), picking Weepu would be a big backward step IMO. The AB's currently play an up-tempo game-plan that doesn't suit Weepu's style of play at all. Weepu has a fight on his hands to even regain the Blues 9 jersey, as Bryn Hall has added some real spark to the side since he has become their starting halfback. Personally I hope we don't have any Donald like players in our RWC squad. If the best Slade can be is 'Donald like' we need to start looking for better alternatives! Honestly I don't believe age plays a big part in Ellis's non-selection. He is 30, but he is playing the best rugby of his career, and could well have 3-4 good years left in him. I just don't think the current selection panel are a fan of his style of play. Kerr-Barlow is pretty young too (24) - having a bit of experience among the halfback group wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.... [/QUOTE]
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