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[November Tests 2017 EOYT] England vs. Samoa (25/11/2017)
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<blockquote data-quote="Goodey" data-source="post: 881107" data-attributes="member: 69270"><p>Probably a fair point, if you look at world class 8s like Read, Faletau, Picamoles and Parisse they are all around 110-115kg which is 10kg heavier than Simmonds right now. So he's a bit short of ideal.</p><p></p><p>That said, it wouldn't be my priority. Carrying is about power, not mass, and having a good handing off or offloading game is worth more to your side than a louder smack when you hit people anyway. There are plenty of good 8s with Simmonds' weight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goodey, post: 881107, member: 69270"] Probably a fair point, if you look at world class 8s like Read, Faletau, Picamoles and Parisse they are all around 110-115kg which is 10kg heavier than Simmonds right now. So he's a bit short of ideal. That said, it wouldn't be my priority. Carrying is about power, not mass, and having a good handing off or offloading game is worth more to your side than a louder smack when you hit people anyway. There are plenty of good 8s with Simmonds' weight. [/QUOTE]
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