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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 271578"><p>Have to agree with Thingimubob, if we are to see the best from Roberts in the Wales jersey, he needs a centre alongside him that threatens defensive lines in a different way. There's no doubting he's the best crash ball centre in rugby at present, with his ability to run through 1-2 players and offload. But as was evident towards the end of the 6 nations, alongside Shanklin (very similar kind of player to Roberts, but not as good) Wales became predictable. On the Lions tour we saw the best of Roberts because O'Driscoll offered the perfect foil, Roberts runs through people, O'Driscoll runs round / get's the ball wide.</p><p></p><p>Imo Henson is still the best candidate to fill the role O'Driscoll played in SA. When he get's a few games under his belt, he usually shows that he's a class act. He's been an important player in two grand slams, the O's are also a much better team when he's playing. I understand that people don't like him or don't rate him, but he's still just 27 and if he can get some injury free years under his belt he'll fulfill some of the potential he posseses.</p><p></p><p>The other candidates to play alongside Roberts are:</p><p>Shanklin - already mentioned that they are too similar.</p><p>Jamie Robinson - could work, but not quite as quick as he once was, possibility imo.</p><p>James Hook - could well become a better outside centre than an outside half, certainly offers the creativity.</p><p>Jonathan Davies - another crash ball centre, poor defense at present.</p><p>Andrew Bishop - not quite good enough I'm affraid.</p><p></p><p>None of those provide the distribution skills Henson does (Hook can, but he tends to crab too much). So basically, I think it's stupid to write Henson off just because Roberts has emerged. I for one am still praying Henson can get fit and stay that way (is he carrying too much weight? O'Driscoll showed how much difference loosing a stone can make!), because then I have would have no doubt he and Roberts would produce an outstanding midfield partnership.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 271578"] Have to agree with Thingimubob, if we are to see the best from Roberts in the Wales jersey, he needs a centre alongside him that threatens defensive lines in a different way. There's no doubting he's the best crash ball centre in rugby at present, with his ability to run through 1-2 players and offload. But as was evident towards the end of the 6 nations, alongside Shanklin (very similar kind of player to Roberts, but not as good) Wales became predictable. On the Lions tour we saw the best of Roberts because O'Driscoll offered the perfect foil, Roberts runs through people, O'Driscoll runs round / get's the ball wide. Imo Henson is still the best candidate to fill the role O'Driscoll played in SA. When he get's a few games under his belt, he usually shows that he's a class act. He's been an important player in two grand slams, the O's are also a much better team when he's playing. I understand that people don't like him or don't rate him, but he's still just 27 and if he can get some injury free years under his belt he'll fulfill some of the potential he posseses. The other candidates to play alongside Roberts are: Shanklin - already mentioned that they are too similar. Jamie Robinson - could work, but not quite as quick as he once was, possibility imo. James Hook - could well become a better outside centre than an outside half, certainly offers the creativity. Jonathan Davies - another crash ball centre, poor defense at present. Andrew Bishop - not quite good enough I'm affraid. None of those provide the distribution skills Henson does (Hook can, but he tends to crab too much). So basically, I think it's stupid to write Henson off just because Roberts has emerged. I for one am still praying Henson can get fit and stay that way (is he carrying too much weight? O'Driscoll showed how much difference loosing a stone can make!), because then I have would have no doubt he and Roberts would produce an outstanding midfield partnership. [/QUOTE]
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