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<blockquote data-quote="BPM" data-source="post: 1071731" data-attributes="member: 59968"><p>Height and weight isn't always a reliable indicator.</p><p></p><p>Tizard is definitely smaller than Isiekwe but I'd argue scrummaging is as much about technique as it is size. That's more apparent/obvious with props, but still applies for second rows too. Clearly a big second row with good technique is the dream ticket, but an inch/kg or two isn't that influential IMO. For example, Itoje isn't the tallest lock but his athleticism means he can make up for that in he lineout. He's also not the biggest, but his power output to size ratio must be very high.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BPM, post: 1071731, member: 59968"] Height and weight isn’t always a reliable indicator. Tizard is definitely smaller than Isiekwe but I’d argue scrummaging is as much about technique as it is size. That’s more apparent/obvious with props, but still applies for second rows too. Clearly a big second row with good technique is the dream ticket, but an inch/kg or two isn’t that influential IMO. For example, Itoje isn’t the tallest lock but his athleticism means he can make up for that in he lineout. He’s also not the biggest, but his power output to size ratio must be very high. [/QUOTE]
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