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The first real test for us against what looks like a fairly decent attacking team with the Chiefs having a crack at the Force. The Chiefs look good, make no mistake. The high scoring try fest of last weekend was a sample of the attacking prowess possessed by the Mooloomen. Those of you that have played Rugby will know that although the Chiefs conceded alot of points, the missed tackles and drifting defence can easily be tightened up in one week. Their forwards will be very switched on for this game and the backline will be very keen to give us a good old fashioned touch up. The new combo's will have them chomping at the bit. Nothing like seeing weakness and smashing it. And that's what their game plan will revolve around, hammering JOC and starving our rejigged backline.
Unless, JOC shines....
The Chiefs will..........
Pressure JOC like he has never seen pressure before, possibly even conceding a yellow card or two. The tackles will be late and high. They will be trying to creating a corridor through the centres. If JOC breaks, they will get that corridor in spades.
The Force will..........
Have forward protection linebacker style all over JOC. Which is great, but can we also commit numbers to the breakdown? If we can't, refer to that channel being opened up in the centres...
I think....
We will get dusted, well and truly. I think the experience for JOC is invaluable and I hope and pray he really shines. But perhaps it is too much too soon for him?