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<blockquote data-quote="scuubasteve" data-source="post: 144273"><p>Yeah thats been a real tragedy all round really.</p><p></p><p>That guys is immensly talented, and its a shame to all involved that he's not playing at the World Cup, and looks likely to never play at a world cup.</p><p></p><p>He's quick (started as a winger) can pass (played No10 for the Blues and Auckland) and can kick off both feet well. He can also defend very well (has played alot of fullback and midfield) and is truely and amazing player, with unparalleled utility value.</p><p></p><p>I think he felt that he got a raw deal by being blocked to play for the AB's after his few minutes in Fiji's final game of WC2003.</p><p></p><p>He was only 18 (i think) at the time and argued that the repercussions (not being allowed to play for anyone else) weren't properly explained.</p><p></p><p>But I don't necessarily believe that. He's just the victim of some dodgy situations in the past (Frank Bunce playing for Samoa and AB's) and has been a scapegoat of the IRB tougher stance on representing one country.</p><p></p><p>Like I said, everyone loses in this case.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scuubasteve, post: 144273"] Yeah thats been a real tragedy all round really. That guys is immensly talented, and its a shame to all involved that he's not playing at the World Cup, and looks likely to never play at a world cup. He's quick (started as a winger) can pass (played No10 for the Blues and Auckland) and can kick off both feet well. He can also defend very well (has played alot of fullback and midfield) and is truely and amazing player, with unparalleled utility value. I think he felt that he got a raw deal by being blocked to play for the AB's after his few minutes in Fiji's final game of WC2003. He was only 18 (i think) at the time and argued that the repercussions (not being allowed to play for anyone else) weren't properly explained. But I don't necessarily believe that. He's just the victim of some dodgy situations in the past (Frank Bunce playing for Samoa and AB's) and has been a scapegoat of the IRB tougher stance on representing one country. Like I said, everyone loses in this case. [/QUOTE]
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