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[2017 Super Rugby] QF1: Brumbies vs. Hurricanes (21/07/2017)
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<blockquote data-quote="Penne Rara" data-source="post: 866505" data-attributes="member: 74680"><p>Which is why I said his defense is good inside narrow channels. He used to force turnover after turnover when he was playing age grade rugby thanks to his powerful tackles. But then, he was playing at 12...</p><p>He still doesn't master the fullback position and all its subtleties, which is why his tackle stats are so poor this year. Defense remains the main role of a fullback, and it is one of the most complex aspects of that position. It is very different compared to line defense, because there seems to be so many holes to cover, and it is truly tricky to defend against multiple players running at you with pace. You need a strong and deep understanding of how to force a player to run towards the touch line and then commit in the tackle.</p><p>As with Laumape now learning how to be a better second five, Jordie also has to learn how to become a fullback, because he is a second five at heart (and I think he should be playing directly outside Beauden, but well, even Ngani said he'd be out of job if Jordie decided he wanted to play 12 for the Hurricanes)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Penne Rara, post: 866505, member: 74680"] Which is why I said his defense is good inside narrow channels. He used to force turnover after turnover when he was playing age grade rugby thanks to his powerful tackles. But then, he was playing at 12... He still doesn't master the fullback position and all its subtleties, which is why his tackle stats are so poor this year. Defense remains the main role of a fullback, and it is one of the most complex aspects of that position. It is very different compared to line defense, because there seems to be so many holes to cover, and it is truly tricky to defend against multiple players running at you with pace. You need a strong and deep understanding of how to force a player to run towards the touch line and then commit in the tackle. As with Laumape now learning how to be a better second five, Jordie also has to learn how to become a fullback, because he is a second five at heart (and I think he should be playing directly outside Beauden, but well, even Ngani said he'd be out of job if Jordie decided he wanted to play 12 for the Hurricanes) [/QUOTE]
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