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yep. missing out again. braid - like ward, ***o and gibbs who are (sadly) only going to be legends in there provence and nothing more. sure had some time in the black jersey - but lets face it - they just didnt quite have enough to be the best. very good yes. great - yes.
the best. no.
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I wouldn't really call those guys legends in their provinces. Gibbs and Braid maybe when they finish their careers, but not Ward and ***o. When you think of provincial legends you can guys like Carlos Spencer for Auckland or Tana Umaga for Wellington. Ward and ***o were guys who gave their provinces good service, nothing more IMO.
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I think what sambad5 was trying to say is that these players (Ward, ***o, etc) only going to be legends in their province because of their exploits for their province only...and not reaching the pinnacle of their career in a Black Jersey. A good example of this Eroni Clarke.
Of course King Carlos & Umaga are legends....and that's because of what they achieved for both province & country.
P.S: ***o is a legend in Taranaki...according to my friend from New Plymouth.
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I'm from Auckland and no way is Ward an Auckland legend. Maybe Tuitupo would be a better example, very limited time in the Black jersey, but was a hugely influential player with Auckland, both on and off the field and a fan favourite.
Carlos cemented his place firmly in Auckland first, and to be honest is more known for his Auckland/Blues exploits than his All Blacks ones, as he wasn't first choice All Black #10 for too many years. So to me and many others he will always be an Auckland legend before an All Black one.
I'll give you ***o though.
Holah hasn't been in the ABs for the past 4 years (regurlarly), so what makes you think taht now he's gone Braid will be in?
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This has nothing to do with Holah being gone or not. Take your eye-patch off mate. If Holah was still here and second best openside in the country I'd be saying the same things about him that I have said about Braid.
And to answer your question, I have already stated my reasons. Maybe you could try actually reading my post.
