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I disagree, he's got youth on his side, and plays a very similar game to AAC and stirlo. Physically he's better suited to that game, being taller. He's still a little lighter than his height requires IMHO, but that can be sorted out in the gym. Australia needs a big, straight-running 13 like Mitch, and I don't see any others in the young crop.
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He isn't going to get any faster with age. Youth being on his side gives him a chance to learn the skill set to make it as a big straight-running 12. I think that that is where Australia should head. We are currently playing JO'C and Kurtley Beale as second playmaking options. Take a big 12 and set in a zippy and deceptive style of player in 13 like Brackin KH from the Tahs or Kimami Situati from the Reds.
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depending on injuries etc etc... i think its only inevitable before Mitch features in a Wallaby jersey, outside centre is rather niche position in Australian Rugby, we have always struggled to find depth there and usually resort to converting outside backs.
Interesting story on increasing speed on Total Rugby.
I forget the ladies name, but they are going to follow the progress of two amateur players training with her for the next few months, one back, one forward.
May put paid to the oft quoted "you can't coach speed"...
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Nathan Sharpe, Legend.