Quote: RLLDN "Some great points mark. Was impressed by Gigots kicking ability and spatial awareness of the Hive pitch already also.
Think Mataitonga is getting a lot of unecessary criticism. Of course I understand the backs have to run forward when they receive the ball back in our defence....but I don't think he was moving aimlessly, but looking for gaps. See it from the Shauny Johnsons, Sam Tomkins how they are always looking and probing for the correct angle to make a break....hopefully in time we will see some exciting running Rugby from him.'"
The difference is when Tomkins has danced around a bit looking for a gap and can't see one he then carries the ball as fast and hard as he can into the line. Nesi either just passed it to another player or jogged gently into the line not making any yards.
Full Back's a tough position to play well, and if you haven't got balls you shouldn't play there. He looked like a union full back the way he was jogging about with the ball.