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2014 Super Rugby: Chiefs v Highlanders (Round 3)
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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 627005" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>yeah a good preseason has ensured they have had a good start but to continue that on requires depth, competition for places and often players with versatility. Using The success of the chiefs as an example, quality versatile players have been the Key.</p><p></p><p>Horrell - A 10 who has had a critical role at the chiefs playing 12, 13 and 15. A top shelf player who could actually play any position 10 to 15.</p><p>Messam - a 6 who has played 8 and even 7 when needed and shined.</p><p>Anscombe - 10 who played a critical role at 15 last season.</p><p>TNW - has filled roles at 13, 15 and wing now filling flashes boots.</p><p></p><p>you could write a book on why the chiefs have become so successful but versitile players is definitely one piece of the puzzle.</p><p></p><p>I think overall the highlanders squad looks really good I see their main issues in terms of depth being the front row, lose forwards and maybe wings where the guys there are doing a good job but there could be trouble if injuries become a problem. Like its good to see Hardie and Manu there, we have seen in the past that the highlanders struggle when they are injured. They seem to have good depth in the locks doing ok with Thorn out, ok depth on paper at 10, midfield is well covered and balanced, no one can replace Ben Smith but he doesn't spend much time injured even though he has a huge workload. Buckman is a very good pickup in the absence of Buxton Popoalii, I get the feeling some don't rate Buckman but I think hes always been suited to super rugby and I think the last two games have proved that, very smart positionally and general decision making and superb on defense, I honestly think hes a much better super15 level winger than Baker.</p><p></p><p>I think Fekitoa will be much better used in midfield, osborne and buckman on the wing but if either of them are injured I dont think Baker or Renata will be as good or consistent as replacements. Could maybe even look at playing Burleigh on the wing.</p><p></p><p>Real shame Buxton and Poki are gone, Poki must have been close to All Black selection.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 627005, member: 43875"] yeah a good preseason has ensured they have had a good start but to continue that on requires depth, competition for places and often players with versatility. Using The success of the chiefs as an example, quality versatile players have been the Key. Horrell - A 10 who has had a critical role at the chiefs playing 12, 13 and 15. A top shelf player who could actually play any position 10 to 15. Messam - a 6 who has played 8 and even 7 when needed and shined. Anscombe - 10 who played a critical role at 15 last season. TNW - has filled roles at 13, 15 and wing now filling flashes boots. you could write a book on why the chiefs have become so successful but versitile players is definitely one piece of the puzzle. I think overall the highlanders squad looks really good I see their main issues in terms of depth being the front row, lose forwards and maybe wings where the guys there are doing a good job but there could be trouble if injuries become a problem. Like its good to see Hardie and Manu there, we have seen in the past that the highlanders struggle when they are injured. They seem to have good depth in the locks doing ok with Thorn out, ok depth on paper at 10, midfield is well covered and balanced, no one can replace Ben Smith but he doesn't spend much time injured even though he has a huge workload. Buckman is a very good pickup in the absence of Buxton Popoalii, I get the feeling some don't rate Buckman but I think hes always been suited to super rugby and I think the last two games have proved that, very smart positionally and general decision making and superb on defense, I honestly think hes a much better super15 level winger than Baker. I think Fekitoa will be much better used in midfield, osborne and buckman on the wing but if either of them are injured I dont think Baker or Renata will be as good or consistent as replacements. Could maybe even look at playing Burleigh on the wing. Real shame Buxton and Poki are gone, Poki must have been close to All Black selection. [/QUOTE]
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