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5 joueurs à suivre dans le Tournoi des Six Nations 2024
Les joueurs les plus brillants du monde du rugby s’affronteront au cours des prochaines semaines dans le cadre de la 25e édition du Tournoi des Six Nations. Voici cinq joueurs dont on n’a pas fini de parler.
Damian Penaud, ailier, France
Parfois irrégulier mais toujours brillant, Penaud est déjà l’un des plus grands marqueurs de tous les temps et il ne lui manque que trois essais pour égaler le record national de 38 essais détenu par Serge Blanco.
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Il existe peut-être des ailiers plus rapides, mais peu d’entre eux ont la finesse du marqueur d’essais de ce joueur dynamique de 27 ans.
Marcus Smith, demi d’ouverture, Angleterre
L’absence d’Owen Farrell offre un moment important à l’un des plus brillants talents du rugby anglais, qui devrait maintenant bénéficier d’une longue période d’exposition au poste de demi d’ouverture.
Smith fait preuve d’un instinct offensif et d’un courage qui lui permettent de jouer plus que n’importe lequel de ses adversaires pour le maillot frappé de la Rose, mais il doit également prouver qu’il peut mener l’Angleterre dans des eaux plus agitées.
Finn Russell, demi d’ouverture, Écosse
L’un des talents les plus excitants du rugby, Russell est un demi d’ouverture magistral, doté des skills nécessaires pour déstabiliser n’importe quelle défense. Sa désignation en tant que co-capitaine met fin à ses relations houleuses avec l’entraîneur Gregor Townsend. Il a été relancé par son transfert à Bath, qui est en plein essor grâce à son arrivée.
Alessandro Izekor, troisième-ligne aile, Italie
Considéré comme l’un des joueurs à suivre par Sergio Parisse, le troisième-ligne Izekor, qui n’a jamais été sélectionné, est un colosse qui mesure 1,80 m et pèse plus de 17 kilos. Très fort des deux côtés du ballon, le joueur de 23 ans cherchera à transposer ses performances impressionnantes avec Benetton au niveau international.
Bundee Aki, centre, Irlande
Il a été un prétendant solide au titre de Joueur de la Coupe du monde de Rugby 2023 dès la fin de la phase de poules en raison de ses courses effrénées, de sa puissance dans le plaquage et de son travail avec le ballon. Aki possède la technique rare de pouvoir générer une puissance énorme à partir d’un simple crochet, même face à une défense aussi robuste que celle de l’Afrique du Sud. Il est également rapide.
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Shows how much attitude matters. Last week the Brumbies got done, this week they dominated the tournament leaders, who were likely thinking they could cruise to victory.
4 Go to commentsA Turtle has more pace and leg drive than Owen Franks, so it’s a good thing he only had to run 90 metres for that try.
2 Go to commentsOh Tamati Tua was in the vastly over-rated Leon MacDonalds Blues system? Well, no wonder he was wasted, much like Emoni Narawa and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens under MacDonald. now look at them. Good thing Tua isn’t eligible, the Aussies latch on to any player who isn’t tied down.
4 Go to commentsMark Telea is a lot of things, but a defensive juggernaut has never been one of them. There will be far bigger tests in that regard for the youngster.
10 Go to commentsLove and respect to Fiji but not a chance outside of 7s
4 Go to commentsGood summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
4 Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
5 Go to commentsBrilliant article! Harry of 8/9
2 Go to comments‘UK athletes' have been in the NFL from the start.
1 Go to commentsIt’s going to be Scott Barrett. He’s the coaches mate and captain of a previously elite team. Ardie a great option but scooter has worked with the coach and Ardie still as big a leader as needed.
23 Go to commentsI commend Colin Scotts bio All Balls. He was the first Aussie to make it to NFL. But he was poached and did a full apprenticeship at the University of Hawaii. He was 130kgs surfed played 1st grade cricket etc. big guy by normal but not NFL standards and a top athlete. Even then the nfl were picking up Tongans and Samoans for their natural size and explosive power. They want explosive power not cardio from the big boys so a guy like Taniela Tupou would have been good if picked up young enough. He has fast twitch and they’d bulk the little lad up and give him something to do. soccer teams set up academies and look for Over Sara’s talent eg Messi was at Barcelona since a teenager and harry kewell went to Leeds as a teenager like 16 or something.
11 Go to commentsThe article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
23 Go to commentsI guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
45 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
5 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
45 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
2 Go to commentsIt is pretty clear that by almost any measure that NZ are a more successful rugby nation than South Africa. Quite aside from the distasteful events during the last RWC final. NZ lead SA in all significant measurements.
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