I agree on that today, fifita will learn quickly that the stuff he could do as a14,15 and 16yr old wont fly against the big boys. He is used to doing as he pleases and destroying smaller and slower opposition. He is on a steep learning curve.
My personal opinion, he should have played colts and...
Dont disagree about the minutes and where carrigan is at right now he is 2 years older as well. I have always been a carrigan fan.
The thing with carrigan is i am not sure he is a long term edge option. More suited to the middle as his footwork isnt anywhere near as sharp as the other backrow...
Patterson is ok, last year ye was horrendous but this year he has improved and even looks like he has picked up a yard of pace - which he needes too.
Niu is very well developed already which concerns me.
Its a shame flegler is still on a development contract. He would have played this week against the eagles for certain.
He is way too good for cup and what he produced again this afternoon was outstanding