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I've always liked him, just wish he wouldn't tackle with his head! I'd have him before Moore any day!
I think he'll be a good signing and hopefully he will be tutoring our new lads. Not sur what happens to Heath though. I think after the leadership he showed during the NRC we need him to stay but is there room?
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How many hookers in the Force squad? Tessman, Scoble, TPN. Is Rangi in the Force squad, or just the Spirit?
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TPN is a good signing for Rangi - his play is similar in style with and without ball in hand.
Yes there is 4 hookers but if you look at this year, our two main hookers in Cheese and Heath were out for most of the season.
Have to say I'm dubious about the "I want to save rugby in the west" line. A convenient sound bite? He's never expressed an interest in helping the Force to achieve success before (as far as I'm aware). All a bit spurious to me. But I'll give him the benefit of the doubt...for now!
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I think this is a great signing. Gives us a very strong scrummaging hooker, hard hitting in attack and defense and will give Scoble and Rangi invaluable experience to learn from. Usually Super Rugby squads go with 3 hookers so that could squeeze one of them out.
The best thing though is TPN's desire to get involved with the local club scene. I think the kiddies will love him.
Bit surprised some are against signing one of the best hookers in Australia but thats life.
Aus super rugby squads 2017 - (as known) Hookers
Force
TPN, Rangi, Tessman, Scoble (FF)
Reds
Moore, Ready, Mafi (EDS)
Waratahs
Latu, Fitzpatrick, Roach
Brumbies
Fainga'a, Mann-Rea, Abel
Rebels
Hanson, Leafa, Siliva
I've always been a fan of TPN. I'm originally from Sydney so I'm OK with the Tahs. His scrummaging ability & leadership on the field will be a real plus. I think his commitment to grass roots rugby is well documented, he was committed to his unfashionable western Sydney team Parramatta. Wasn't there a time when he refused to have his afro cut until the Two-Blues won a game? Bit of a character but wears his heart on his sleeve.![]()
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I am one who disliked the style of play he has always throwing himself over the top of rucks flirting with the chance of giving away a penalty.. Also he has some very dangerous tackling style.. But now he is on our side I think I could look the other way.. A very hard hitting strong player who is best on your team than the opposition.. I hope the force don't just dump Tessman as I think he is a very good leader and player
Mentoring is worthwhile. A lot of Wasps fans were bagging out the signing of George Smith a couple of seasons ago. Played to his usual high standards and bought a wealth of knowledge to the team. Haskell had a a major impact in the series with the poms & Sam Jones was recently called up in to England's squad on Smiths recco to Eddie
Great game, Fucken battled right through to the 80!
Ladies and gentlemen it's a 1 year signature, nobody in their right mind would cut any of the other three. Iirc scoble is future force till the end of next season, coincidence?
There are only two things I haven't liked about ten, his durability (leads too much with the head) and the shade of blue he has worn until now.
Dunning made me realise that most players become vastly different men when wearing ocean blue
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good signing like his work off the ball injuries abit of a problem but gives 100%
I like this signing a lot - it's very positive news for a club that needs it, simple as that.
In terms of his play, he runs hard and scrummages very well and doesn't lack any heart in defence (just some technique). Welcome TPN I hope you do make a positive difference to our side, you should definitely get the chance.