Jaja, Batho has stepped up and it's great to see. Maybe Venter's absence has urged him to take control, which is a very good sign if that's the case. Just needs to get a little finesse into his distribution game and be more aware of opportunity around him, but for the time being angry Batho will do.
Jussis he was immense on the weekend.
I've been waiting for a biggie like this from him for a while.
I have not seen him this angry since the U20 Championship last year. He was brutal in the tournament.
I hope he continues to be angry. Because an angry Batho is flippin scary!
He's that guy, isn't he...
The last one to get angry but when he does people better run.
When he fronted up to that Munster chap, you could see he was lis for them.
The commentators were loving him too.
The next one I'm waiting for is Porthen. He's also explosive as hell but hasn't quite found this season.
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In all the disappointment on Saturday, Batho's performance kinda went unmentioned.
First time I've seen him look a bit angry and I like it.
We've commented before that he looked a little lost and didn't really seem to know where apply himself.
Then, on Saturday, he suddenly found himself with opportunities to run at the line, and holy shit he was hitting it hard.
One of the Munster men needed some medical attention after Batho ran into him.
Another one that can do the smashing Roos dreams of.
Let's see much more of angry Batho please!