Jamie Soward

[Red Bear]

Would the ARU be smart to go after this guy? Im no Union fan so maybe im way off, but i would've thought his tactical kicking game would make him a hit in the code. Stick him at scrum half or fly half and he could be pretty good.

 

[Chook Norris]

I think Soward could own Union, his game very much suits it as you mentioned
so you'd think that he'd been on their radar

 

[shiznit]

i dont know... he doesnt seem like a Dan Carter or JW. i dont know if he has the temperament to be at 10.

 

[watatank]

He'd be better at 15

 

[Thomas]

The ARU currently have a surplus of good players in that sort of position. No need to sign him.

 

[kia ora storm]

Too small for 10 or 15..would have to play halfback.

 

[aussies1st]

O'Connor is being touted at the next 10 and hes about the same size as Soward.

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

The ARU only ever seem to poach players from league who have zero kicking ability. Considering the game involves so much kicking, I find this :crazy:

Perhaps it is a concession by the ARU that just kicking the ball all the time is not entertaining.

IMHO if I were the ARU and I was looking at a League player, I'd be going hell for leather after Hazem ElMasri. Probably too late now but two or three years ago he'd have been enormous for Union. He'd be worth 20 - 30 points every game in Union easily.

 

[Parra]

The ARU only ever seem to poach players from league who have zero kicking ability. Considering the game involves so much kicking, I find this :crazy:

Perhaps it is a concession by the ARU that just kicking the ball all the time is not entertaining.

IMHO if I were the ARU and I was looking at a League player, I'd be going hell for leather after Hazem ElMasri. Probably too late now but two or three years ago he'd have been enormous for Union. He'd be worth 20 - 30 points every game in Union easily.

The last thing rugby needs is more goal kickers. You are right about the general kicking ability though - it is necessary to play high level rugby. In league with the structured plays the kicking can be handled by one or two players, in rugby it is an essential skill for each back. Matt Rogers could handle it and Lote has a decent boot on him when he gets time to line it all up - but other high profile signings - Cross, Sailor, Tahu - no idea.

 

[Titanic]

Sailor... great kicker, chip kick, grubber... kicked the habit.