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Michael Hooper struggles to bridge the gap.
As the season unfolds a number of aspects are becoming locked in:
+ David Pocock still leads the pack as the best performing No 7 - mostly due to his impressive number of Turn Overs Won. AND his efficiency in earning them.
+ Liam Gill continues to maintain his high level of Ruck Involvements and is increasing his rate of TOW/match.
+ Gill continues to average more carry m than Hooper.
+ Gill and Pocock major contributors of Defense Ruck Involvements for their teams.
+ Matt Hodgson a strong supporter of the Force's ball carriers.
+ Matt Hodgson still compares very well; 2nd in Ruck Involvements and leading tackler. Never carries wide enough to make many m with his carries. A Continues to be a key contributor for the Force.
+ Sean McMahon, although wearing the No 7 jersey, is really playing the game of a No 6. Lowest TOW effectiveness. He acknowledges that he has to improve this part of his game.
+ Jordy Reid, although wearing the No 6 jersey, plays more of a traditional No 7 game.
+ Michael Hooper has the lowest level of Ruck Involvements and has worked hard to improve his tackle count and TOW.
It will be interesting to see who makes the Wallabies squad for the England tests.
Pleasing to see George Smith get the RPA Player of the Year in the Aviva Premiership. Not bad for a 35yo!