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OoP (Out of Position) Players

DerTierarzt · 2012-06-10 13:12:01

Watching the fairly intense Toulouse - Toulon Top 14 Final yesterday, I couldn't help but notice the erstwhile Australian flanker George Smith playing at 11. It got me thinking... How many other players can people think of that were noticeably played out of position? So I'm not talking locks swapping 4 for 5 or vice-versa,…

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#62 15-12-2012 2:35am

its_phil

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DerTierarzt wrote: »

Could we argue that Kidney's putting Sexton at 12 is out of position?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSWFShIAvFk

I hadnt seen that. Loved it, one of my favourite rugby videos now. Far too funny at the end. "Paul, these kids are nine!"

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#63 15-12-2012 2:45am

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Hadn't seen it either, great video. POC and BOD probably feel like they are playing with kids fulltime these days, proper auld fellas now sure:p

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