What game do people watch some times? Both DHP and Banks have been pretty good this year. They are two completely different players. One is super safe under the high ball, offers a genuine 2nd kicking option in the attacking line (note Banks doesn’t kick much at first or second receiver) and is better at beating the first man in counter attack. The other is a brilliant support player, is a better kicker in the back field and has the pace which causes opposition defenses to increase their spacing when in the 13 channel, he also offers little 1% like brilliant kick for touch.
I don’t see why the conversation on Banks moving to the wing for the Wallabies has never really existed. He’s much more suited to wing than DHP is, yet DHP gets selected there. All very strange.
Ultimately who gets selected might depend on the wing options or opposition. Back 3 like the back row is all about balance. If you’re playing an Ireland or South Africa with a heavy box kicking game, DHP would be your obvious choice. If you’re playing a team that plays heavy field territory like England or Wales then Banks would be the better option as he’s a better counter kicker in a kicking duel.
