Quote: GrahamBray "Jamie Shaul is amazing - in broken play, not structured plays. He is the type of player that can score from nothing, which is useful but as a pivot, his input is so limited that we cannot afford to play him as a fullback. It is a great shame that his passing is so limited, if he could improve that side, I think he would have done so already, for me that talent is not coached in to a player it is a natural trait that some are born with, but not Jamie.. If he had the skills that Connor has, his potential would be virtually limitless in the British game. I'd often thought he'd be a great hooker but again, he lacks the distribution skills required. Nice problem to have though, excellent for squad rotation and to keep Jake on his game.'"
I've often thought that Shaul is our best winger who has had to play FB because we didn't have anyone better. Now he is no.2 FB he can challenge for a wing spot. Assuming he makes a full recovery he is fast, can get on the end of a break, can beat multiple defenders and is safe in defence. Further, he can come inside early in the set and run from dummy half. Too early to say for sure but I reckon he is more likely to oust a winger than Connor.