Where did I say a centre doesn't need good defense?

Ah, the famous standee strategic withdrawal

It's a completely different type of tackle generally though. Fullback is about getting the tackle completed and little else. That isn't enough at centre.

I also think it suits his tackling style - i.e. catching a man or a side tackle. Yes a full back does have to make one on one front on tackles (a Wellens good point) but I stand by a centre needs better man on man defence.

I don't disagree.

So you agree?

By definition, yes.

Interesting to see Hall Packing in at loose man a couple of times on Friday . A good move move by Agar to tighten our defensive line up with a second row and not leaving Hall in a potential 1 on 1 scenario near our try line.

standard procedure these days with most full backs

means they are not out of position for the 2nd tackle

Radford is hardly ever in the scrum these days. Means the full back can filter back into postion for the set direct from the back of the scrum and not get caught up in a tackle

Glad Hall played well, I had every confidence in him, think he may have a very good season in that position.

I personally thought they did it to get an extra person in the defensive line, as soon as the ball is fed the full back runs back into position and you have your looseman in the line ready for the tackle.