James O'Connor Interview

[mudskipper]

http://www.brumbies.com.au/act.rugby/page/51290

One who obviously doesn't think that Brumbieland is good for Rugby Development.

Getting very competitive being a prop in Brumbyland. Mafu is a good hard worker and a very likable Dude... Force would do Ok if they signed him.

[Rex Messup]

I've got a reputation Haha. I'm a little biased. I've got an almost complete front row of family who find him the biggest insult to their trade, and use his name as a swear word. I'm either with them, or against them, and if you're against them you don't get to watch the game. I still haven't broken the news to Dad he's coming over.

Benny - Ma'afu is the one brain explosion I've allocated for Robbie Deans for his pre-RWC-era. Like a slower, less angry version of Trestle, who wouldn't know a steady scrum if it smacked him in the face. Ugh.

A brother in arms
ma'afu is fat and in the way
He's a giant slug with the speed and athleticism of a sloth on downers
Let the Brumbies keep him

[theforceguy]

who Mafu anyway ?

According to Wiki he playes centre and Prop

Full name Salesi Ma'afu
Date of birth 22 March 1983 (age 28)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 126 kg (19 st 12 lb)
School Granville and Ashfield Boys’ High Schools[citation needed]
Notable relative(s) Campese Ma'afu (brother)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Centre/Prop
Super 12/14 Caps 42
Test Caps 10


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salesi_Ma'afu

Probably the biggest improver in Australian Rugby last year, alongside fullback Kurtley Beale, SALESI MA’AFU was one of just three players to start in all 10 domestic Tests played by the Qantas Wallabies. This, on its own, says much about the level of the Ma’afu impact; especially given that he was experiencing his first Test season as a Wallaby, and the other two players to start every domestic Test were the skipper, Rocky Elsom, and high class flanker David Pocock.

http://www.rugby.com.au/players/wall...si,138985.html

[James]

I am not a big Ma'afu fan, I would much prefer to keep Dunning. Hopefully if he does come, KL will be our starting 3, Pek at 1 and PAE ready to start from the bench.

[GIGS20]

Probably the biggest improver in Australian Rugby last year, alongside fullback Kurtley Beale, SALESI MA’AFU was one of just three players to start in all 10 domestic Tests played by the Qantas Wallabies. This, on its own, says much about the level of the Ma’afu impact;

But probably says more about the depth of the Australian propping stocks!

[The InnFORCEr]

Getting very competitive being a prop in Brumbyland. Mafu is a good hard worker and a very likable Dude... Force would do Ok if they signed him.

If we wanted to stay an OK team we would have kept Gits

[mudskipper]

If we wanted to stay an OK team we would have kept Gits

You cant keep one that looks to leave...

[BDAVEY]

Dunning will retire.... ? If true he will be a good addition.