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Mark Ella (57)
I'm a big proponent of the idea that you can't use a versatile 6/lock hybrid player at lock against strong test packs. The scrum ends up going backwards. Chieka and Deans both learned that lesson. It works fine against an average scrum, but against the best packs it doesn't. Hanigan worked ok against the All Blacks because our front row had the wood on them. This pumas scrum will be a different kettle of fish
I disgree. You have no evidence at all that Hanigan is a poor scummaging lock. You could argue MOST hybrid 6/locks in the past have been poor scrummagers at lock (like scott Fardy)... but there is every chance a hybrid 6/lock CAN scrummage. In fact, there is now evidence he can since he did against the All Blacks.
Maybe give him a chance before you pigeon hole him into a category just because of the number on his jersey.