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<blockquote data-quote="Larksea" data-source="post: 994919" data-attributes="member: 43875"><p>Ian Foster has had a close relationship with Sam Cane since Cane was in highschool, foster spotted his potential and groomed him for the chiefs.</p><p>IMO This doesn't stick of favoritism though. Cane and Sam Whitelock are the clear top contenders, whitelock has a Japan contract and hes also 31 (32 in october) meaning he will be pretty old for the next world cup. Cane is 28 (end of January) and should still be playing his best come '23 where whitelock will be 34+ and will have to look after himself really well to still be in the mix. </p><p>This does open up the Savea vs Cane Debate even further.</p><p>IMO Savea may be NZ's best overall player and one of the best players in the world.</p><p>But IMO Same Cane is NZ's best "test openside flanker". He is the guy we need in the big games, he's probably the most effective defender in the world. Not starting Cane against England last year was a dire mistake. Cane excels in subtle areas of the game that don't make highlight reels. Savea can still play a critical role in the squad as part of the 23 but IMO his best role is as a supersub. IMO he does not have the genuine height or bulk to play 6 or 8. But hes so good its a very hard decision to make.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larksea, post: 994919, member: 43875"] Ian Foster has had a close relationship with Sam Cane since Cane was in highschool, foster spotted his potential and groomed him for the chiefs. IMO This doesn't stick of favoritism though. Cane and Sam Whitelock are the clear top contenders, whitelock has a Japan contract and hes also 31 (32 in october) meaning he will be pretty old for the next world cup. Cane is 28 (end of January) and should still be playing his best come '23 where whitelock will be 34+ and will have to look after himself really well to still be in the mix. This does open up the Savea vs Cane Debate even further. IMO Savea may be NZ's best overall player and one of the best players in the world. But IMO Same Cane is NZ's best "test openside flanker". He is the guy we need in the big games, he's probably the most effective defender in the world. Not starting Cane against England last year was a dire mistake. Cane excels in subtle areas of the game that don't make highlight reels. Savea can still play a critical role in the squad as part of the 23 but IMO his best role is as a supersub. IMO he does not have the genuine height or bulk to play 6 or 8. But hes so good its a very hard decision to make. [/QUOTE]
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