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Can Worcester's new signings save them?
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<blockquote data-quote="scuubasteve" data-source="post: 158991"><p>Sammy Tuitupo is enough to turn Worcesters backline around, not Gear.</p><p></p><p>Tuitupo would be a better signing than McAlister or Mauger would have been to shore up a failing backline. He's a brickwall (that moves rapidly) on defense and is a hard straight runner, unlike the flashier more creative McAlister and Mauger.</p><p></p><p>So, if you're finding yourself in a dogfight to stay up, I don't think you could look past Tuitupo. He is also a very strong leader and gets the best from those around him. He is similar to Mauger in his ability to take pressure off his insides (No10).</p><p></p><p>Tuitupo is strong at punching holes in defensive patterns and also has a strong offload. If you couple this to Gear's speed and finishing ability then Ruddock's expansive playbook can be replicated in the GP.</p><p></p><p>Rawlinson is another good buy for Worcester, he is growing into a very efficient and well rounded lock forward and is more than handy in the lineout.</p><p></p><p>But Tuitupo has been the heart of the Auckland and Blues teams over the last year and will likely be the heart of the Warriors.</p><p></p><p>Pity that he broke his wrist last week in the final, where he lead Auckland to an unbeaten season (including capturing the Ranfurly Shield) no less! So he'll be back in December.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scuubasteve, post: 158991"] Sammy Tuitupo is enough to turn Worcesters backline around, not Gear. Tuitupo would be a better signing than McAlister or Mauger would have been to shore up a failing backline. He's a brickwall (that moves rapidly) on defense and is a hard straight runner, unlike the flashier more creative McAlister and Mauger. So, if you're finding yourself in a dogfight to stay up, I don't think you could look past Tuitupo. He is also a very strong leader and gets the best from those around him. He is similar to Mauger in his ability to take pressure off his insides (No10). Tuitupo is strong at punching holes in defensive patterns and also has a strong offload. If you couple this to Gear's speed and finishing ability then Ruddock's expansive playbook can be replicated in the GP. Rawlinson is another good buy for Worcester, he is growing into a very efficient and well rounded lock forward and is more than handy in the lineout. But Tuitupo has been the heart of the Auckland and Blues teams over the last year and will likely be the heart of the Warriors. Pity that he broke his wrist last week in the final, where he lead Auckland to an unbeaten season (including capturing the Ranfurly Shield) no less! So he'll be back in December. [/QUOTE]
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