Tuivasa-Sheck
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Rumours are that RTS could be on his way to Union next year to chase the Black jersey.
If true, where will he end up?
I know him, Ardie and Laumape are all fairly close so hopefully the Canes. But my money’s on the Blues as that would make the most sense.
NRL 2020: Skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck limps off as NZ Warriors fall to Canberra Raiders | Newshub
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck limped off against Canberra and won't be fit for next week's NRL season finale.
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@Canes4life be a huge paycut to chase it though...not this season, but normally based in Auckland you'd think he'd stay there?
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Well there is a spot at fullback open at the Blues next year if he wants it haha.
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If history tells us anything it’s that the AB jersey is as good as his if he wants it enough
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Not a loige aficionado and have not watched him play. But hear he is OK.
But ... to make fullback for the ABs he's got a bit of talent to get past.
Firstly Jordie. Gets some shit on here due to past indiscretions but playing well, is 6foot shitloads and kicks the ball 5kms.
DMac. On song is sensational. Goal kicker with awesome percentage.
BB. If RM is preferred at 10 becomes first choice 15
Dude has a lot of work to make it to No.1 No.15.
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@booboo Duffie made the AB'S once - RTS is about 10 rungs better than Duffie.
If any leaguie would make it you'd expect it to be him, still in his relative prime and a NZ Schools rugby rep.
The Warriors will be fucked if he leaves.
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@Nepia said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
@booboo Duffie made the AB'S once - RTS is about 10 rungs better than Duffie.
If any leaguie would make it you'd expect it to be him, still in his relative prime and a NZ Schools rugby rep.
The Warriors will be fucked if he leaves.
I agree with thst
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@booboo said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
BB. If RM is preferred at 10 becomes first choice 15
Not sure about that, Jordie has been by far the better Barrett this year. Beaudy can sit on the pine.
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If the Warriors aren't based in Aust for all of 2021 I don't see RTS switching to rugby. This rumour is centred around not wanting to be apart from his family for an entire season.
I also don't think he'd be that great at fullback because he has no kicking game. It's not a skill needed in RL in that position. Wing would be the most likely position. That's where he played before going to RL.
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@Canes4life Can't see Roger Tuivasa-Sheck immediately making the Hurricanes as Fullback, perhaps as a Wing.
Being an excellent player in League is no guarantee of success in Rugby. SBW and Brad Thorn after a lot of hard work became 50-Test plus All Blacks, but on the other hand Benji Marshall.
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Could end up at lock if he comes to the Canes
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@Toddy he might be too tall.
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@Bovidae said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
If the Warriors aren't based in Aust for all of 2021 I don't see RTS switching to rugby. This rumour is centred around not wanting to be apart from his family for an entire season.
I also don't think he'd be that great at fullback because he has no kicking game. It's not a skill needed in RL in that position. Wing would be the most likely position. That's where he played before going to RL.
I would also imagine highly unlikely to be a fullback and perhaps not even a winger. I am not overly convinced with his ability under a high ball either. I do think he would be a handful in the midfield. He has a massive step and acceleration and can put wingers away with nice passing. Just would need to learn different defensive patterns
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@bayimports a midfielder that could cover wing would be his best rugby position. I’d play him at centre because with just a little bit of space he can be very dangerous.
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What about RTS's defence at centre? The tackling style is a little different in RL, so that would be an adjustment.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
@bayimports a midfielder that could cover wing would be his best rugby position. I’d play him at centre because with just a little bit of space he can be very dangerous.
exactly this...I would hate to defend against him
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@booboo said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
Firstly Jordie. Gets some shit on here due to past indiscretions but playing well, is 6foot shitloads and kicks the ball 5kms.
Ya see, that's his problem, he's always kicking it dead.....
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@Duluth said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
This is the 2011 Blues u18 squad that he was in:
Fomai Ah-Ki (De La Salle)
Pele Cowley (Mount Albert Grammar School)
Joe Edwards (St Kentigern)
So'otala Fa'aso'o (St Kentigern)
Calvary Fonoti (Onehunga High School)
Dillan Haloholo (Mount Albert Grammar School)
Jack Halpin (Sacred Heart)
Simon Hickey (Kings College)
Alex Hodgman (Mount Albert Grammar School)
Ngataua Hukatai (Kings College)
Sione Mafileo (St Kentigern)
Sam Quinn (Westlake Boys High School)
Dominic Robertson-McCoy (Sacred Heart)
Scott Scrafton (St Kentigern)
Braxton Stanley (Auckland Grammar School)
Raniera Takarangi (Takapuna Grammar)
Stanley Ta'ufo'ou (Tamaki College)
Patrick Tuipulotu (St Peters)
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Otahuhu College)
Leroy van Dam (Sacred Heart)
Johan van der Poel (Sacred Heart)
Albert Vete (St Kentigern)
Lolagi Visinia (Kelston Boys High School) -
@Duluth it was a fair effort for RTS to make that squad from Otahuhu College too.
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@Bovidae said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
What about RTS's defence at centre? The tackling style is a little different in RL, so that would be an adjustment.
I’d say he is a better tackler than what Laumape was when playing league.
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Looking at some highlight reels. If he played Union, RTS should play Right Wing and be used in a similar way to the All Blacks did Nehe Milner Skudder in 2015.RWC. His massive step would be a handful one-on-one. Could use his passing to link with supporting Back Row players.
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Just a quick question. Is anyone commenting on RTS playing union not very familiar with him?
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@raznomore said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
Just a quick question. Is anyone commenting on RTS playing union not very familiar with him?
lol, when does that stop someone from having an opinion
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well it appears he is not going anywhere regardless, staying with Warriors
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@ACT-Crusader said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
@Bovidae said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
What about RTS's defence at centre? The tackling style is a little different in RL, so that would be an adjustment.
I’d say he is a better tackler than what Laumape was when playing league.
And a better player all round at league by some margin , Roger is a gun
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@kiwiinmelb said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
@ACT-Crusader said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
@Bovidae said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
What about RTS's defence at centre? The tackling style is a little different in RL, so that would be an adjustment.
I’d say he is a better tackler than what Laumape was when playing league.
And a better player all round at league by some margin , Roger is a gun
TBF to Laumape his injuries meant we never really got to see how good he was ... that margin might not have been that big if he actually got play. Instead he opened the door for Kata to dither around.
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@raznomore said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
Just a quick question. Is anyone commenting on RTS playing union not very familiar with him?
I haven’t seen the game, but....
I haven’t seen him play, but....
I haven’t watched super rugby for years, but...
I don’t know who you are talking about, but I remember a guy....
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@ACT-Crusader yip pretty much.
As said, not knowing about a subject is no reason not to comment on here. But what you should know about RTS vs a Benji, SBW or Laumape is this guy is one of the best rugby league players ever. Not just right now. Ever.
If he goes to union he will succeed. I hope he stays in League though.
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@akan004 Déjà vu? Weren't they saying this half a year or so, ago?
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He probably should have come straight away for the best chance of making the ABs.
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RTS would be taking a huge pay cut to leave the Warriors.
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He's probably thinking to himself "If Bridge can make the ABs...."
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Would the Blues be the best place for him to go? Highlanders would probably be the best place with the least amount of competition.
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@Yeetyaah I doubt he would throw away a career just to play with the likes of Shannon Frizell.
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If he switched he would be the AB right wing instantly
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@Yeetyaah said in Tuivasa-Sheck:
Would the Blues be the best place for him to go? Highlanders would probably be the best place with the least amount of competition.
Not sure if he plays 6...?
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