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Andrew Hore calling it quits at end of Rugby Championship
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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 592730" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>Maybe that was a bit of a blunt comment...</p><p></p><p>I only say that because between the two Hore is the one that is still genuinely contributing on the field. Mealamu has had an epic career, overall better than hore for sure. But already see even at the blues Parsons is the better hooker right now. Been some time since Mealamu has really performed in a game or showed on the field he's still got it.... Hore is actually the form hooker in NZ and genuinely deserves his spot. He had some massive games for the highlanders and has still proven to be a nightmare for opposition in rucks and mauls and in the tight, his experience genuinely shows on the park.</p><p></p><p>the major thing is lineout throwing, if Mealamus likeout work was spot on right now he would be an easy selection.</p><p></p><p>Either way I don't think Hansen seriously believes either Hore or Mealamu will make 2015. The key is getting three hookers up to speed. Coles is obviously one. Coltman is obviously another and the selectors obviously have interest in rhys Marshall as well but there are other options. Id say right now for both Hore and Mealamu is that their main job in the squad is to mentor Coles and the other young hookers that are coming in and training with the ABs every week - that's not even a secret or up for debate Hansen has been very honest about that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 592730, member: 43875"] Maybe that was a bit of a blunt comment... I only say that because between the two Hore is the one that is still genuinely contributing on the field. Mealamu has had an epic career, overall better than hore for sure. But already see even at the blues Parsons is the better hooker right now. Been some time since Mealamu has really performed in a game or showed on the field he's still got it.... Hore is actually the form hooker in NZ and genuinely deserves his spot. He had some massive games for the highlanders and has still proven to be a nightmare for opposition in rucks and mauls and in the tight, his experience genuinely shows on the park. the major thing is lineout throwing, if Mealamus likeout work was spot on right now he would be an easy selection. Either way I don't think Hansen seriously believes either Hore or Mealamu will make 2015. The key is getting three hookers up to speed. Coles is obviously one. Coltman is obviously another and the selectors obviously have interest in rhys Marshall as well but there are other options. Id say right now for both Hore and Mealamu is that their main job in the squad is to mentor Coles and the other young hookers that are coming in and training with the ABs every week - that's not even a secret or up for debate Hansen has been very honest about that. [/QUOTE]
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