TRC: Pumas v All Blacks
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@Jaguares4real for those that kick off either foot it definitely shouldn't be an issue. But if they are limited kicking-wise it can be a factor. With the number of hybrid winger-fullbacks it's become less of an issue in recent times.
Hmm in saying that I am not sure if I've even seen Reiko kick for touch!?
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@Jaguares4real Makes a difference, though - if you're a right sided player you'll prefer to carry the ball in your right hand, kick with your right foot and step off your right foot - all of which make it advantageous to play on the right wing.
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@Jaguares4real said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
Sevu Reece is essentially the Naholo of 2015
Even had a offshore contract lined up.....
I don't see the big fuss about Bridge & Rieko Iaone playing #11 or #14
Surely playing the role is interchangeable
Heck I even saw Reece with a #11 on his back for WaikatoHansen said Corey Jane struggled playing 11.
Something about jumping off the wrong foot when taking high balls.
I'd think it natural to more used to fending with a certain hand and leading with a certain foot when jumping. Not saying wingers shouldn't be able to play both sides, but it's pretty natural to prefer one side. -
@Chris-B especially with that almost forgotten skill of moving the ball to other arm to fend
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@taniwharugby said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@Chris-B especially with that almost forgotten skill of moving the ball to other arm to fend
but know what you meanMoreover you would be using your stronger hand to fend off any potential tacklers
Though I'll admit offloading using your weaker hand might be more challenging
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@taniwharugby said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@Chris-B especially with that almost forgotten skill of moving the ball to other arm to fend
but know what you meanExactly - if you're running for the right hand corner you want the ball in your right hand to both protect it and have your inside arm available to fend. And even as you dive to score the try, you preferably go off your right foot to help keep you being driven into touch.
In a game of inches all these things can be important.
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Speaking from experience when I played on the wing it was always on the left. Not only am I left-footed but it is easier to step off your dominant foot.
There aren't many top players who are comfortable playing on both wings and you still see players kick with the in-step of their dominant foot because they can't kick with the other foot.
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@Stargazer Dan Carter was right-handed but kicked with his left foot.
You only have to look at cricketers to know there isn't always a correlation between the two.
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@Stargazer On the other hand, I write with my left hand, but am right sided for everything rugby related - except signing autographs after the game.
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@Bovidae said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@Stargazer Dan Carter was right-handed but kicked with his left foot.
You only have to look at cricketers to know there isn't always a correlation between the two.
Ha, there goes my assumption.
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@Frank said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
Reece is bloody lucky.
- no utility value
- not particularly good defense
- good fortune of being on the end of a dominant team's backline at Super level
- outside the AB center at Super rugby level
He's fast though. Which means I can shout at the TV "Go, Reece lightnin"
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@Billy-Tell said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@Frank said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
Reece is bloody lucky.
- no utility value
- not particularly good defense
- good fortune of being on the end of a dominant team's backline at Super level
- outside the AB center at Super rugby level
He's fast though. Which means I can shout at the TV "Go, Reece lightnin"
Been shouting that all year at the crusaders games
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@Bovidae said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@ACT-Crusader said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
Bridge’s utility is that he can play fullback.
I know that, but it's the right wing position that seems to be undecided in the starting XV (unless Ioane is moved).
With DMac injured I expect BFA to remain at fullback now. Jordie seems to be pencilled in as the ultimate outside back utility who could play at 12 too if required. That might mean they are reconsidering the makeup of their midfield/outside back balance.
Ennor is the midfield cover so that makes sense.
Ioane has spent some AB time on the right also. I’m sure he’s played both sides for the Blues as well.
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The All Blacks are going to need one fookin fast winger. If Reiko Ioane is injured, then Reece is the obvious next Man of Speed.
Not sure Reece makes the 31 but will need him ready to be drafted an injury.
My guess is that only one of Jordie or Ennor will make the RWC squad. Both are outside the 23 for the knockouts but could be excellent utility to fill in across the backline in the group games.
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@Chris-B said in TRC: Pumas v All Blacks:
@Jaguares4real Makes a difference, though - if you're a right sided player you'll prefer to carry the ball in your right hand, kick with your right foot and step off your right foot - all of which make it advantageous to play on the right wing.
I preferred playing right wing , stepped better off my right, kicked off my right, passed better back inside
But if playing midfield, preferred attacking the left side of the field where my right handed passes were better,
I think even at the highest level, players have similar strengths and weaknesses
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