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<blockquote data-quote="j&#039;nuh" data-source="post: 573214" data-attributes="member: 55446"><p>I wouldn't be too upset with that for now, but I feel that it's a prerequisite of an international flanker to have some breakdown ability anyway, and preferable to have at least one with specialist ability in it. The breakdown is one of the most important aspects of modern rugby. A turnover is effectively worth a 30-40m gain, but often results in penalties, or even try-scoring chances. Effective disruption also ties up more opponents, decreasing their attacking options. I just think it's crucial to have at least one player to specialise in this rather than a group of opportunists. Kvesic may not absolutely storm international rugby in the autumn, but I think that if we invest the time in him early, then we'll reap the rewards a year or two later. (Just consider the Welsh backrow.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="j'nuh, post: 573214, member: 55446"] I wouldn't be too upset with that for now, but I feel that it's a prerequisite of an international flanker to have some breakdown ability anyway, and preferable to have at least one with specialist ability in it. The breakdown is one of the most important aspects of modern rugby. A turnover is effectively worth a 30-40m gain, but often results in penalties, or even try-scoring chances. Effective disruption also ties up more opponents, decreasing their attacking options. I just think it's crucial to have at least one player to specialise in this rather than a group of opportunists. Kvesic may not absolutely storm international rugby in the autumn, but I think that if we invest the time in him early, then we'll reap the rewards a year or two later. (Just consider the Welsh backrow.) [/QUOTE]
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