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[RWC2019][Quarter-Final 2] New Zealand vs. Ireland (19/10/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="munstermuffin" data-source="post: 968907" data-attributes="member: 39240"><p>But he is inexperienced at this level hugely. As I said he has never solidified his spot for club or country. Yes there was stiff competition but he never has. His stats don't scream WOW. And on POM his role I think is clear. He is put wider as he is the lighter of the 3 backrows. He is more like the 7 than Van Der Flier in certain scenarios. And I get that you see Ruddock as the better player but I don't see it myself and guess it a 50/50 call. Add in as I said Ruddock is realistically not in the core of this squad and is in and out. I'd say Beirne is the best alternative to POM based on ability and what is needed in that role without upsetting the balance. But again that is the opinion of some again. But the same comments can be said for Henshaw, Stockdale, Earls, Best and Kearney. Kearney could have been under pressure more for Larmour and Conways performances rather than him being poor. But for the reasons you based Ruddock over POM then the rest have been lucky.</p><p>Henshaw can be considered very lucky and again is picked on ability when in top form. Not for. Farrell and Aki were playing better but on ability he is the best option.</p><p>The wings based on Conways form and Larmour.</p><p>Best has been statistically 1 of the worst hookers in the competition. But is picked for his leadership and experience. </p><p></p><p>As you say Joe made the big calls and hopefully they pay off.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="munstermuffin, post: 968907, member: 39240"] But he is inexperienced at this level hugely. As I said he has never solidified his spot for club or country. Yes there was stiff competition but he never has. His stats don't scream WOW. And on POM his role I think is clear. He is put wider as he is the lighter of the 3 backrows. He is more like the 7 than Van Der Flier in certain scenarios. And I get that you see Ruddock as the better player but I don't see it myself and guess it a 50/50 call. Add in as I said Ruddock is realistically not in the core of this squad and is in and out. I'd say Beirne is the best alternative to POM based on ability and what is needed in that role without upsetting the balance. But again that is the opinion of some again. But the same comments can be said for Henshaw, Stockdale, Earls, Best and Kearney. Kearney could have been under pressure more for Larmour and Conways performances rather than him being poor. But for the reasons you based Ruddock over POM then the rest have been lucky. Henshaw can be considered very lucky and again is picked on ability when in top form. Not for. Farrell and Aki were playing better but on ability he is the best option. The wings based on Conways form and Larmour. Best has been statistically 1 of the worst hookers in the competition. But is picked for his leadership and experience. As you say Joe made the big calls and hopefully they pay off. [/QUOTE]
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