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.
@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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@Toddy he might be too tall.
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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.
@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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@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
@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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@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.
@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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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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@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 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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What about RTS's defence at centre? The tackling style is a little different in RL, so that would be an adjustment.
@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?
@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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@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.
@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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@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
@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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Just a quick question. Is anyone commenting on RTS playing union not very familiar with him?
@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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@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....
@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.
