:crazy::crazy:
But to your points
Its not just the backs that will define Cappys success, alot rides on the forwards. Backs will find it hard to get into their grove if they don't have any go-forward. They need to lay the platform to allow the backs to do their thing.
First few rounds we will see how the Beast goes. We have the depth at the back to contemplate moving him
I would actually probably play him at 13, gear up all his training to cope with the rigors of that position. He offers the exact skill set I want from a modern lock, minus of course his bad hands.
If Manu cant hack it fitness wise there then id drop him to reserve grade until he is ready to offer squad the point of difference we need. His time for the wing is long gone, for what he has to offer we are seriously miss-using his talent.
Im not convinced our forwards are all that the crack hot.
RFM has real potential, Sipley for me is a major keeper. But Matulino is riding out his career a bit. Lillyman a beast in the gym and a cat on the park. Mannering workhorse, hoffman workhosre, henry workhorse, Thompson - genuine value, Lisone - athletic, Vete - Solid but where are my beasts and bullies? Missing except Sipley and Gavet. Thats where Manu could be dynamite, and thats where he increases his value.
When you look to a pack that could dominate then this could be it
8. Matulino
9. Luke - 80 mins
10. Vete
11. Mannering
12. Hoffman
13. Vatuvei
14. Thompson
15. Gavet
16. Lillyman/Lisone/Henry
17. Sipley/RFM
Vatuvei has a massive impact on the balance of that pack - Huge in my opinon.
