Y’all (except tigers2011) are missing the elephant in the room.
Nankervis isn’t equipped to generate clearances, only nullify them.
In 2023 you MUST be able to generate territory from clearance or you allow the oppo to press hard with confidence.
We are being exploited in the middle at every opportunity and are very easy to play against at the moment. Yes, we still scrap and hustle, but we cannot compete with the meta.
Nankervis must be “managed”. He must develop a niggle for at least a month. Miller takes his place and Ryan stays. Pickett pinch hits. We need mobility and unpredictability now.
In addressing our chronic needs:
IN: Miller, MRJ
OUT: Nankervis (managed), Graham
Rotate Cumbo, Bolton, Clarke, MRJ and Martin through that centre set up for unpredictability. Use Hopper in that defensive role Graham plays.
The selection committee won’t blink if last week is any indication. Interesting times.