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[Joe Mac]

The problem is he suffers from SBW syndrome; offloading when under intense pressure that leads to turn overs.

That comment makes me think VRF is actually Peter De Villiers

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

The captaincy should be given to somebody who improves with the (c) next to his name. All it's done for Rocky is increased pressure and hampered his naturally flaring style. Being Reds skipper really lifted Genia, who started to back himself more and set the bar high for the other 14 on the field. He's maybe a bit inexperienced for the role, but he's done it for QLD and is now one of only a dew automatic selections, so why not?

That's a fair comment. I don't think Rocky has done too badly with the captaincy, but there are probably better candidates. Sharpie appears to be the consensus choice in these parts.

 

[Victorian Reds Fan]

There is a big difference between S15 and Real Test match rugby

Yes, even riskier to offload under pressure in test matches. It will be SBW's undoing.

 

[Joe Mac]

Yes, even riskier to offload under pressure in test matches. It will be SBW's undoing.

I highly doubt SBW's greatest asset will end up undoing anything except the Ab's inability to win the World Cup.

 

[Godfrey]

The most that's going to happen is a couple of stay offloads gets picked up by the opposition resulting in 2-3 turnovers. Doesn't this happen in games already? I don't think we're going to be lucky enough to have someone with a skill-set like SBW suddenly become a liability - he's got far too much to his game.

 

[I like to watch]

Why is a SBW offload any riskier than the 12 passing to a support runner? These passes go to ground/get dropped in every game?

 

[Blue]

Yes, even riskier to offload under pressure in test matches. It will be SBW's undoing.

Utter nonsense. He is very selective with it and correct me if I am wrong, no offload has resulted in an intercept and very few have been turned over.

 

[Brumbies Guy]

Utter nonsense. He is very selective with it and correct me if I am wrong, no offload has resulted in an intercept and very few have been turned over.

Agreed, seems more like wishful thinking

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Looks like Rocky will play this weekend. I think it's fair to say that a few us will be interested in how he goes.

 

[Scotty]

Looks like Rocky will play this weekend. I think it's fair to say that a few us will be interested in how he goes.

He must have been reading this thread and decided to prove himself once and for all!