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<blockquote data-quote="ranger" data-source="post: 429478" data-attributes="member: 40555"><p>Yeah, the defense is a bit of a concern in that combination. But i think with a clever defensive set they could manage, they have some of the best loose forwards going, and Kahui makes a real effort in cover defense. They have the peices to defend well enough to compete at the top of the comp. If i were drawing up the defence, i would play 1 out. The 7 to check 9 before pressuring the first five, 8 to track after marking the infield cut, 6 to go around behind the defensive line cleaning up linebreaks. 9 marks 10, 10-12, 12-13, 13-14. That leaves the winger sheltered from defensive duties. The extra pressure the looseforwards put on the first reciever takes the pressure off Cruden, and Kahui is probably quick enough to cheat over and watch Sonny Bills assignment aswell just incase the big SBW gets caught out of position. </p><p></p><p>As far as individual defense, in Robinsons case i think the confidence thing is again a problem; he doesnt look assured of who he should be marking and second guesses himself alot. This leads to him attempting to cover everyone and not really marking out anyone. When he finally decides who to tackle he has invaribly found himself in the wrong position and gets shrugged off. Eventually once he gains confidence he should be alright seen as there isnt anything dramatically wrong with his raw tackle technique. In the mean time he could take a page out of Rene Rangers book and just commit to smashing a guy even if you arent sure its the best decision. At least in that case hes taking a man out of the play.</p><p></p><p>The tight five does look to be the biggest concern. A starting frontrow of Lynn-Elliot-Afeaki is awesome but beyond that is tricky. In that respect i think they really made a poor move in letting Hikairo Forbes walk. He was getting better every season and is now one of the only players in the country that can cover both 1 and 2 consistantly. Hes a solid scrummager, awesome with ball in hand (especially off the bench) and d's up around the ruck very well. His throwing is still improving but better than De Malmance in any case. This would have been the perfect homegrown option for a bench frontrower that can actually bring something into the game..</p><p></p><p>At lock i think Clarke is massively underrated in his workrate around the field, he was a huge reason the Cheifs made their finals push a couple years ago. They just need a gun lineout target to pair with him, im not sold on Callum Rettalick, snatching a guy like Bryn Evans would be a great move. Beyond that i really think they should find a place for Luke Andrews, he brings a bit of steel and experience and is actually playing some of the best rugby of his life for BOP, both in the lineout and around the paddock. He should be wearing the 18 shirt most games.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ranger, post: 429478, member: 40555"] Yeah, the defense is a bit of a concern in that combination. But i think with a clever defensive set they could manage, they have some of the best loose forwards going, and Kahui makes a real effort in cover defense. They have the peices to defend well enough to compete at the top of the comp. If i were drawing up the defence, i would play 1 out. The 7 to check 9 before pressuring the first five, 8 to track after marking the infield cut, 6 to go around behind the defensive line cleaning up linebreaks. 9 marks 10, 10-12, 12-13, 13-14. That leaves the winger sheltered from defensive duties. The extra pressure the looseforwards put on the first reciever takes the pressure off Cruden, and Kahui is probably quick enough to cheat over and watch Sonny Bills assignment aswell just incase the big SBW gets caught out of position. As far as individual defense, in Robinsons case i think the confidence thing is again a problem; he doesnt look assured of who he should be marking and second guesses himself alot. This leads to him attempting to cover everyone and not really marking out anyone. When he finally decides who to tackle he has invaribly found himself in the wrong position and gets shrugged off. Eventually once he gains confidence he should be alright seen as there isnt anything dramatically wrong with his raw tackle technique. In the mean time he could take a page out of Rene Rangers book and just commit to smashing a guy even if you arent sure its the best decision. At least in that case hes taking a man out of the play. The tight five does look to be the biggest concern. A starting frontrow of Lynn-Elliot-Afeaki is awesome but beyond that is tricky. In that respect i think they really made a poor move in letting Hikairo Forbes walk. He was getting better every season and is now one of the only players in the country that can cover both 1 and 2 consistantly. Hes a solid scrummager, awesome with ball in hand (especially off the bench) and d's up around the ruck very well. His throwing is still improving but better than De Malmance in any case. This would have been the perfect homegrown option for a bench frontrower that can actually bring something into the game.. At lock i think Clarke is massively underrated in his workrate around the field, he was a huge reason the Cheifs made their finals push a couple years ago. They just need a gun lineout target to pair with him, im not sold on Callum Rettalick, snatching a guy like Bryn Evans would be a great move. Beyond that i really think they should find a place for Luke Andrews, he brings a bit of steel and experience and is actually playing some of the best rugby of his life for BOP, both in the lineout and around the paddock. He should be wearing the 18 shirt most games. [/QUOTE]
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