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<blockquote data-quote="bonafidehamo" data-source="post: 416983" data-attributes="member: 52939"><p>Our Scrum - 3/10</p><p>Was considerably weaker compared with the EOYT. </p><p>Sakaria Taulafo is to blame, and perhaps the absence of Mahonri Schwalger was another factor. </p><p>Nevertheless the scrum needs serious work if Samoa is to let Kahn Fotuali'i and the #8 get decent ball. </p><p>Perhaps Taulafo needs some lessons or a better scrummager can take his place. </p><p></p><p>-----------------------</p><p></p><p>Our Lineout - 6/10</p><p>Ti'i Paulo threw all the balls straight so if any were lost it came down to the jumpers. </p><p>We stole a couple of lineout balls so that was a merit to our lineout. </p><p>Not a bad performance considering Kane Thompson was not playing. </p><p></p><p>----------------------</p><p></p><p>Our Loose-trio - 6.5/10</p><p>Ezra Taylor, while he made his tackles, was poor with ball in hand. If he can fix his all round game he is a possible starter.</p><p>Salavea worked hard but needs to align himself with IRB rules regarding the ruck area. Scored a try and has all but secured his spot as a starter. </p><p></p><p>Tuifua is possibly the most mobile #8 we have at the moment. He was quick to find a gap and made huge gains every time with ball in hand. Its a shame because #8 is one of Samoa's strongest areas with world-class Henry Tuilagi and workhorse George Stowers in the mix. </p><p>Perhaps a way to include Tuifua, if he continues to impress, would be to move George Stowers to #6 and Tuifua to come off the bench for Tuilagi. This option could leave gaping holes in defense. </p><p></p><p>Fa'asavalu needs more game time, but as far as im concerned he is an impact player at best.</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------</p><p>Our halves - 6.5/10</p><p>Vailoaloa played well but will struggle to usurp Uale Mai and Junior Polu for the bench position. </p><p>Tusi Pisi was alright but needs to work on his tactical kicking and needs take on the defensive line more often. </p><p>Uale Mai showed his vision and continues to be our second-choice halfback. </p><p>Tasesa Lavea has never impressed me and didn't get the chance to do so this game. </p><p></p><p>-----------------------------------</p><p>Centres 7/10</p><p>George Pisi had a very good game, setting up a try and scoring one himself. </p><p>He did well in defense and I think he will be our starting #13 for Wales despite an array of players to choose from for the midfield. </p><p>Maps had a slow start but showed his leadership and set up a great try for Pisi. </p><p></p><p></p><p>----------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Back Three - 7.5/10</p><p>Tuilagi scored twice and did as much as he could on defense. </p><p>Tagi had a high work rate and did as much as he could with what ball he had. </p><p>So'oialo is our best kicker and impressed with his overall play.</p><p></p><p>-----------------</p><p>-----------------</p><p></p><p>Total Team Score - 6.1/10</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bonafidehamo, post: 416983, member: 52939"] Our Scrum - 3/10 Was considerably weaker compared with the EOYT. Sakaria Taulafo is to blame, and perhaps the absence of Mahonri Schwalger was another factor. Nevertheless the scrum needs serious work if Samoa is to let Kahn Fotuali'i and the #8 get decent ball. Perhaps Taulafo needs some lessons or a better scrummager can take his place. ----------------------- Our Lineout - 6/10 Ti'i Paulo threw all the balls straight so if any were lost it came down to the jumpers. We stole a couple of lineout balls so that was a merit to our lineout. Not a bad performance considering Kane Thompson was not playing. ---------------------- Our Loose-trio - 6.5/10 Ezra Taylor, while he made his tackles, was poor with ball in hand. If he can fix his all round game he is a possible starter. Salavea worked hard but needs to align himself with IRB rules regarding the ruck area. Scored a try and has all but secured his spot as a starter. Tuifua is possibly the most mobile #8 we have at the moment. He was quick to find a gap and made huge gains every time with ball in hand. Its a shame because #8 is one of Samoa's strongest areas with world-class Henry Tuilagi and workhorse George Stowers in the mix. Perhaps a way to include Tuifua, if he continues to impress, would be to move George Stowers to #6 and Tuifua to come off the bench for Tuilagi. This option could leave gaping holes in defense. Fa'asavalu needs more game time, but as far as im concerned he is an impact player at best. ---------------------------------------- Our halves - 6.5/10 Vailoaloa played well but will struggle to usurp Uale Mai and Junior Polu for the bench position. Tusi Pisi was alright but needs to work on his tactical kicking and needs take on the defensive line more often. Uale Mai showed his vision and continues to be our second-choice halfback. Tasesa Lavea has never impressed me and didn't get the chance to do so this game. ----------------------------------- Centres 7/10 George Pisi had a very good game, setting up a try and scoring one himself. He did well in defense and I think he will be our starting #13 for Wales despite an array of players to choose from for the midfield. Maps had a slow start but showed his leadership and set up a great try for Pisi. ---------------------------------- Back Three - 7.5/10 Tuilagi scored twice and did as much as he could on defense. Tagi had a high work rate and did as much as he could with what ball he had. So'oialo is our best kicker and impressed with his overall play. ----------------- ----------------- Total Team Score - 6.1/10 [/QUOTE]
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