Re: Northampton vs Exeter
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2025 10:27 am
I see Pollock as the opposite of Fisilau. Pollock has that spark that Fisilau doesn't, he's just so explosive. What Pollock needs to do is find the balance between trying to keep that element in his game but also maintaining a solid reliable foundation to what he offers. What a prospect though.Oakboy wrote: ↑Mon Sep 29, 2025 9:21 amYes, that's an accurate assessment. In terms of the extra gear, in many different ways, the same applies to a few potential backrowers. It's one factor that gets me so excited about Pollock. His current level IS good enough but he has several gears to go yet.
I'd love to be a 'fly on the wall' listening to SB talk to club HCs about what each of them needs to do. For example, I wonder how the conversation went about CCS, even in terms of what his best position might be.
Potentially, SB has the best back row choice since 2003, the last time ours was the best around. It's going to be an interesting couple of years seeing how he gets the unit performing.
CCS, I don't think the conversation is about a "best" position but about what he can offer the team. A Martin Corry level of versatility alongside keeping his big hits, carrying etc makes him a very useful asset. Stepping up his lock ability really does make him more selectable.