Quote: Grimmy "Didn't Isa miss pre-season as well though? He definitely didn't play v Leigh or Catalans. Point taken in regard to Isa's defense. It's definitely not an obvious decision either way. I just can't see us winning if it is an arm wrestle sort of game, because they are accustomed to that most weeks against bigger, stronger players than ours. That is the way the Brisbane game in 2015 was going until we chanced our arm in the last minute to send Burgess 90 metres. Then we went back to conservative rugby in golden point and (inevitably) they won the field position battle. I'd rather have Tautai's strong runs and offloads if we do go down that route, even if it does mean Powell/Bateman/Farrell/Lockers having to work a bit harder in defense to carry him.'"
Isa missed the games but I think took part in a lot of the training whereas Tautai seemed to indicate he's missed the lot. I also gets the sense that Isa is a naturally fit bloke in comparison to Tautai who needs to work a little harder at it.
In truth I can see reasons for either player and it's just nice to have the options.