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<blockquote data-quote="SPIDER18" data-source="post: 128318"><p>Mate, I see your point with McAlister, but he exactly hasn't lit the world on fire as of yet also. Mauger at his best ie, in 05 and 06 was unstoppable and in that kind of form I would like to see him with Smith. The paring of McAlister and Smith worked brilliantly against France last year at Lyon, so I suppose it is a proven combination. Also, McAlister does have a huge punt, but what use is that with Carter inside him already accepting that role? I'm talking about tactical kicking, as in nudging the ball into areas where our back three can dominate and put pressure on. I think Mauger is superior in that role.</p><p>Your logic on a "powderpuff" pairing doesnt convince me at all. I wouldnt say Smith who is close to 100kg andMauger at around 90kg is any different from another international pairing. So what's your point?</p><p></p><p>Take your pick at 12, I'm on the fence, hence starting this thread. I would like to see McAlister start in saying that, but I think Henry will prefer Mauger.</p><p></p><p>Toeava still worries me, he seems hesitant to to take the defense on at times (in the All Blacks) and drops the ball (ie, butchered a try against France, then scored, then straight afterwards on the very next phase dropped the ball cold) , he hasn't shown me he can perform like he did for the Blues consistently for NZ. I'd pick Smith any day over him, far more consistent and a much more solid defender.</p></blockquote><p>what does he luke have to do to light the world on fire? he destroyed the french this year and last.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="SPIDER18, post: 128318"] Mate, I see your point with McAlister, but he exactly hasn't lit the world on fire as of yet also. Mauger at his best ie, in 05 and 06 was unstoppable and in that kind of form I would like to see him with Smith. The paring of McAlister and Smith worked brilliantly against France last year at Lyon, so I suppose it is a proven combination. Also, McAlister does have a huge punt, but what use is that with Carter inside him already accepting that role? I'm talking about tactical kicking, as in nudging the ball into areas where our back three can dominate and put pressure on. I think Mauger is superior in that role. Your logic on a "powderpuff" pairing doesnt convince me at all. I wouldnt say Smith who is close to 100kg andMauger at around 90kg is any different from another international pairing. So what's your point? Take your pick at 12, I'm on the fence, hence starting this thread. I would like to see McAlister start in saying that, but I think Henry will prefer Mauger. Toeava still worries me, he seems hesitant to to take the defense on at times (in the All Blacks) and drops the ball (ie, butchered a try against France, then scored, then straight afterwards on the very next phase dropped the ball cold) , he hasn't shown me he can perform like he did for the Blues consistently for NZ. I'd pick Smith any day over him, far more consistent and a much more solid defender. [/quote] what does he luke have to do to light the world on fire? he destroyed the french this year and last. [/QUOTE]
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