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Rugby World Cup 2015
[2015 RWC] Pool C: New Zealand vs. Namibia (24/09/2015)
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<blockquote data-quote="ABs2011" data-source="post: 749764" data-attributes="member: 57663"><p>Hey man, you of course may well be right, although to dat Slade has generally only been used due to injury and I'm not sure that will have changed. 2 quick points though, 1) I believe what the ABs are hoping for is the form Barrett had when he came on in the famous SA game a while back. He is not that far over injuries so I believe they think they still have a bit of time to get him there and that one run v Namibia was a good sign (of his pace returning I mean) 2) in terms of goal kicking, it may well be the case that Barrett comes on for B Smith, or one of the wingers, and so he won't have to kick in the big games. I agree though Slades kicking is superior and is certainly an advantage for him. </p><p></p><p>I personally just don't see Slade as the sort of guy the ABs can bring on if they are behind to spark things up and create something. He is really solid, a very good player, but doesn't have the impact that Barrett does. Time will tell, its just nice we have 2 good options I guess <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ABs2011, post: 749764, member: 57663"] Hey man, you of course may well be right, although to dat Slade has generally only been used due to injury and I'm not sure that will have changed. 2 quick points though, 1) I believe what the ABs are hoping for is the form Barrett had when he came on in the famous SA game a while back. He is not that far over injuries so I believe they think they still have a bit of time to get him there and that one run v Namibia was a good sign (of his pace returning I mean) 2) in terms of goal kicking, it may well be the case that Barrett comes on for B Smith, or one of the wingers, and so he won't have to kick in the big games. I agree though Slades kicking is superior and is certainly an advantage for him. I personally just don't see Slade as the sort of guy the ABs can bring on if they are behind to spark things up and create something. He is really solid, a very good player, but doesn't have the impact that Barrett does. Time will tell, its just nice we have 2 good options I guess :) [/QUOTE]
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