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Gasnier exceeds expectations
From correspondents in Paris, France
November 20, 2008
IN less than five full games of rugby, Stade Francais coach Ewen McKenzie says Mark Gasnier has already exceeded expectations and proven himself to be a dual international in the making.
While McKenzie remains unconvinced that playing Test rugby tops Gasnier's priority list, he is certain the former NRL star is good enough.
"No problem at all," McKenzie said.
"He's got a great skill set and good aptitudes. There's no question. Once he's got 30 games under his belt, he'll be a very good package.
"I mean, he's our reserve goalkicker at the moment. He's doing touch kicks. He's in the game. You can use him in the game in many different ways. You can play him in multiple positions.
"And he can organise people. The problem is he's got to develop his French so he can organise, but he's getting through that quite comfortably.
"But he's out there. He's lost at times, but what do you do? If he doesn't play, he doesn't get any better."
McKenzie tried to lure Gasnier to New South Wales three years ago before Australia’s Test ace opted to remain at St George Illawarra.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23217,00.html
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