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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 273426"><p>At present, Sexton is ahead of Keatley but both are very talented players. </p><p></p><p>Sexton in particular has a well rounded game. As a schoolboy he was an exceptional tactical kicker but relied too much on his boot. Learning behind David Holwell taught him how to control a game, Felipe Contepomi taught him how to play off the cuff, David Knox helped him develop as a passer (and probably contributed to his petulant streak) while Alan Gaffney brought it all together. His development is a result of 5 years high quality coaching.</p><p></p><p>Keatley seems a more naturally gifted player but he's very raw. His time playing 7s and his shift to inside centre for a year have contributed to his awareness on the field. Regular gametime with Connacht will help him but I don't think he's well coached there. In my opinion he needs to move next summer to realise his potential. A move to Munster backing up Ronan O'Gara for a year while being surrounded by talented players and receiving excellent coaching from Tony McGahan could propel him to international contention (in a full strength squad) down the road.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 273426"] At present, Sexton is ahead of Keatley but both are very talented players. Sexton in particular has a well rounded game. As a schoolboy he was an exceptional tactical kicker but relied too much on his boot. Learning behind David Holwell taught him how to control a game, Felipe Contepomi taught him how to play off the cuff, David Knox helped him develop as a passer (and probably contributed to his petulant streak) while Alan Gaffney brought it all together. His development is a result of 5 years high quality coaching. Keatley seems a more naturally gifted player but he's very raw. His time playing 7s and his shift to inside centre for a year have contributed to his awareness on the field. Regular gametime with Connacht will help him but I don't think he's well coached there. In my opinion he needs to move next summer to realise his potential. A move to Munster backing up Ronan O'Gara for a year while being surrounded by talented players and receiving excellent coaching from Tony McGahan could propel him to international contention (in a full strength squad) down the road. [/QUOTE]
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