All correct, but I wanted to particularly highlight your FF (Folau Fainga'a) comment. I couldn’t agree more, but have felt that way for awhile. You guys are mad if Lonergan doesn’t start. Despite his age he’s already a far more developed player than FF (Folau Fainga'a). I’ve only seen Conal in bits and pieces - how do you guys rate him?
Personally, FF (Folau Fainga'a) frustrates the Mst's. He is very good (generally and technically in the scrum IMHO), but he is like a lazy but talented child. Just seems to always take the easy option and won't get stuck in but still gets the results. His tackling at times is a demonstration of that (the low potentially dangerous ones!) and I also think its why he is on the outer with the Wallabies.
I am not sure if that just him or is yet to be really pushed for selection. He is good and I would not bet rid of him but. Either way I would not be upset with Connal or Lonergan starts or we run with both of them. FF (Folau Fainga'a) needs to be pushed and I actually think next year with Connal and Lonergan fit FF (Folau Fainga'a) may get a really significant wake up call.
Re: Connal - very good player. I would describe him as a more experienced Lonergan if I as to give you a comparison. His scrummaging is solid and is improving strength wise, big but mobile, good ball skills and his work around the field is really good.