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Message: [QUOTE="BroncsFan, post: 3453858, member: 9052"] I think Tonga's spine is lacking, particularly in the halves. I think they had Amone and Staggs in the halves for the mid year test, and I don't rate Amone all that much after that game. Lolohea is an upgrade in the halves, but is he a genuine 7 that can compensate having an Amone next to him?? They went with an 18yr old this game instead of him, so that doesnt necessarily say much about him. Hooker then becomes a problem because there's like 3 good ones in the NRL. They started with a second rower in there this game, with Soni off the bench.... I think Soni looks a decent prospect and will be coming up through the Panthers first grade next year so that is promising for them. Their pack is monstrous though and would have to be considered one of the best in the world... so if they can get a decent spine together then they could do well. I didnt see the Tonga game, but Samoa looked way off the pace.... I'd like to see how they go as the tournament develops and they get a chance to build on combinations. NZ were always a team that got stronger as a tournament went on and Tonga and Samoa may be similar. [/QUOTE]

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