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[RWC2019][Semi-Final 1] England vs. New Zealand (26/10/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="Leonormous Boozer" data-source="post: 972032" data-attributes="member: 45598"><p>I think Ford's lack of pace coupled with his lack of physicality keeps him behind Farrell, who's no sprinter but quicker than Ford. Farrell is a better defender because of it and draws the defence to himself more despite having less of a break. </p><p></p><p>There was one point in the Argentina game where the biggest dog leg you'd like opened up for Ford, he spotted it and ran but wasn't quick enough to exploit it and not strong enough to retain the ball when hit by a backrow. It was one of the first times I've ever seen him try to exploit the many doglegs defences leave for him outside the 22, it also reminded me why Farrell is the main man between the two. Ford is a wonderful footballer, but he always reminds me of Gatland, I think, who said something along the lines of skill needing to be coupled with power or pace to be truly great. Ford just isn't a good enough athlete.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Leonormous Boozer, post: 972032, member: 45598"] I think Ford's lack of pace coupled with his lack of physicality keeps him behind Farrell, who's no sprinter but quicker than Ford. Farrell is a better defender because of it and draws the defence to himself more despite having less of a break. There was one point in the Argentina game where the biggest dog leg you'd like opened up for Ford, he spotted it and ran but wasn't quick enough to exploit it and not strong enough to retain the ball when hit by a backrow. It was one of the first times I've ever seen him try to exploit the many doglegs defences leave for him outside the 22, it also reminded me why Farrell is the main man between the two. Ford is a wonderful footballer, but he always reminds me of Gatland, I think, who said something along the lines of skill needing to be coupled with power or pace to be truly great. Ford just isn't a good enough athlete. [/QUOTE]
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