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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 555812" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Box-kicking is certainly a weakness in Smith's game (probably the only major one). He has made some improvements in this area, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. He actually kicks the ball very well, he just needs to learn when to use it (he either uses all the time, or not at all), and how far to kick (he often over-kicks, leaving his chasing players no chance to compete). However Smith's lacks of a quality box-kicking game had nothing to do with the Highlanders struggling last night. The Highlanders had plenty of territory, the just continued to make basic errors in the backline. He delivered good ball to the backs throughout the match - the fact they were unable to do anything with it was hardly his fault!</p><p></p><p>Weepu played ok for the Blues, but no better than Smith. His clearance has sped up a bit, but it is still painfully slow at times.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>??? I didn't see him playing like a headless chook at all. He simply delivered quick (and accurate) ball to his backline (and forward runners) which is exactly what you want your halfback to do! </p><p></p><p>I suppose it comes down to what you want out of your halfback. If you have the premier backline in world rugby I think the best decision if to deliver them fast ball to work with, therefore having a halfback with a superb passing game makes sense to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 555812, member: 24910"] Box-kicking is certainly a weakness in Smith's game (probably the only major one). He has made some improvements in this area, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. He actually kicks the ball very well, he just needs to learn when to use it (he either uses all the time, or not at all), and how far to kick (he often over-kicks, leaving his chasing players no chance to compete). However Smith's lacks of a quality box-kicking game had nothing to do with the Highlanders struggling last night. The Highlanders had plenty of territory, the just continued to make basic errors in the backline. He delivered good ball to the backs throughout the match - the fact they were unable to do anything with it was hardly his fault! Weepu played ok for the Blues, but no better than Smith. His clearance has sped up a bit, but it is still painfully slow at times. ??? I didn't see him playing like a headless chook at all. He simply delivered quick (and accurate) ball to his backline (and forward runners) which is exactly what you want your halfback to do! I suppose it comes down to what you want out of your halfback. If you have the premier backline in world rugby I think the best decision if to deliver them fast ball to work with, therefore having a halfback with a superb passing game makes sense to me. [/QUOTE]
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