The impending Hooper vs Pocock Dilemma

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=13&v=CURglzkoZKs

In case we forgot about the other world class Australian flanker (still bloody) playing

 

[Bairdy]

All hail the king

 

[boyo]

If you watched the match you would've seen it (not via youtube).
And he's playing for Wasps next season.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Ratings for this week are Smith No 1, Pocock No 2. Gilly and Hooper unusually quiet. Others nowhere to be seen (although I didn't get to see the Rebels game yet).

 

[RugbyReg]

How is Smith #1? for his efforts as a replacement in a Barbarians game?

 

[Viking]

How is Smith #1? for his efforts as a replacement in a Barbarians game?

Your questioning the abilities of George Smith? Have you lost the plot mate!

 

[Tomikin]

its a shame we have possibly 5 of the top ten 7s in the world Available for us..

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[BDA]

its a shame we have possibly 5 of the top ten 7s in the world Available for us..

1. Pocock
2. Hooper
3. Smith
4. Gill
5. ?

 

[RugbyReg]

Hodgson

 

[Tomikin]

its a shame we have possibly 5 of the top ten 7s in the world Available for us..

1. Pocock
2. Hooper
3. Smith
4. Gill
5. ?

Hodgson.. I know he'd be close to missing out on top ten

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[Viking]

1. Pocock
2. Hooper
3. Smith
4. Gill
5. Hodgson

On their day they could all easily fit into the top 10. But gee their are some good seven's running around at the moment outside of Aus. Savea, Cane that SA bloke etc.

 

[the sabanator]

Sam Warburton, Chris Robshaw, Thierry Dussatoir and Sean O'Brien are all pretty handy from the NH too. I love our depth but I don't think we have the 5 of the top 10 in the world, there are some pretty outstanding 7's running around at the moment.

 

[Viking]

Sam Warburton, Chris Robshaw, Thierry Dussatoir and Sean O'Brien are all pretty handy from the NH too. I love our depth but I don't think we have the 5 of the top 10 in the world, there are some pretty outstanding 7's running around at the moment.

Agreed. But the level of separation between them is all pretty damn close. It would really just come down to current form at any given stage. Although Hooper, Pocock and Smith would surely be up there for consistency at international level.

 

[Brumby Runner]

How is Smith #1? for his efforts as a replacement in a Barbarians game?

Because in that half a game (approx) he was by far the most influential player on the ground. He ran with the ball, busted tackles, off loaded to supports, was very strong in his tackles and made as many turnovers that most 7s make in a full game. His grubber kick was the only low point and that didn't have a negative influence.

Hodgson

Hogo is fast becoming the most over-hyped No 7 in Aus rugby. When in possession, he invariably runs sideways and usually is forced backwards by the defense. Can't say I remember him ever passing the ball or setting up a support player. His tackling is his only strong point imo. I'd rather any of Colby, Fuglister, Reid or McMahon to MH.

 

[qwerty51]

Plus his tryscoring ability is only because the Force pick and drive all the time..

 

[Dave Beat]

Sir George - you freak, sounds like i missed his usual performance.

 

[qwerty51]

There is simply no way George will be picked for the Wallabies again. Can we move on please.

 

[Dave Beat]

There is simply no way George will be picked for the Wallabies again. Can we move on please.

He could add allot to the squad though, experience and knowledge is valuable.

 

[qwerty51]

Right so we should waste a spot on George Smith, even though we have Hooper, Pocock and Gill.

 

[Slim 293]

Well, we don't need Gill.........