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Rampaging penetrative forward.
Hmmmm...
46 metres a game. Very penetrative. No line breaks. Admittedly his tackle break numbers are decent, but not outstanding. Even Luck and Lillyman have higher numbers than that in terms of meterage.
Steve's best attribute easily is his hit zone in defence. He had one of the best techniques in U20s I can remember. It certainly wasn't and never was his running prowess that has attracted attention.
Pretty much. You're 100% right. Steve was recruited to entice Sam to stay longer.
What a load BS.
Sorry Iafeta you were wrong - your doing a good job in trying to back up your claim - but again still wrong.
Steve Rapira - Cowboys did try and sign Steve long-term both he an tamou were supposed to be longterm cowboys.
He indicated he was deadset on coming back to warriors.
Yes he he initially shone because he is one of best defender going around.
However because he had long-term injuries he eventually began throwing himself around on offense.
As for being compared to luck - over simplified - luck tackles lots (often 2nd, 3rd men in) - Rapira tackles hard.
He also runs much harder.
As for the stats. I dont believe he was paying big minutes. Luck has been playing 80mins.
We also need to remember Mannering has been average so has luck imo.
Rapira will be better backrower than both of them. IMO.