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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 562218" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Yep, I have heard that both he and Rob Verbakel are on their way to Northampton.</p><p></p><p>Dickson is an ok player, and has just come off his best season for Otago. He can play in a number of positions - 10, 12, and 15 - but is probably best suited to 12 (where he played all season for Otago). He is a big guy, but is pretty slow (hence struggles at fullback), and isn't overly powerful or elusive. He isn't the most creative player either, but is an alright distributor for a 12. He is solid in defense, has good leadership skills, and is a handy goal-kicker too. He certainly isn't a superstar, but can be a solid contributor in the right team.</p><p></p><p>Verbakel is probably the better pick-up of the two (though it will depend if you want a lock I suppose). He isn't overly tall for a lock (1.95m) but is very athletic (he was a very handy basketball player before switching to rugby). He is still developing as a rugby player (he didn't start playing till University), but has made big improvements over the last two seasons. He is good in the air, and has become a very physical player with ball in hand (both in attack and defense). I was a bit surprised the Highlanders didn't give him a contract this season...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 562218, member: 24910"] Yep, I have heard that both he and Rob Verbakel are on their way to Northampton. Dickson is an ok player, and has just come off his best season for Otago. He can play in a number of positions - 10, 12, and 15 - but is probably best suited to 12 (where he played all season for Otago). He is a big guy, but is pretty slow (hence struggles at fullback), and isn't overly powerful or elusive. He isn't the most creative player either, but is an alright distributor for a 12. He is solid in defense, has good leadership skills, and is a handy goal-kicker too. He certainly isn't a superstar, but can be a solid contributor in the right team. Verbakel is probably the better pick-up of the two (though it will depend if you want a lock I suppose). He isn't overly tall for a lock (1.95m) but is very athletic (he was a very handy basketball player before switching to rugby). He is still developing as a rugby player (he didn't start playing till University), but has made big improvements over the last two seasons. He is good in the air, and has become a very physical player with ball in hand (both in attack and defense). I was a bit surprised the Highlanders didn't give him a contract this season... [/QUOTE]
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