Pro3,372 posts
25 Feb 2018, 13:40
#1
25 Feb 2018, 13:40#1
Anybody else stand up and take notice of this guy yet?
I am super impressed..
He runs like a Polynesian.
Dyantyi
Started by Chippo14 REPLIES2,222 VIEWS· 25 Feb 2018, 13:40
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Captain23,256 posts
Captain23,256 posts
25 Feb 2018, 13:55
#2
25 Feb 2018, 13:55#2
He looks like the early find of the season. Not sure if these stats are correct, as he looked like he was at least 100kg. He is fast, has a good step and looks strong in contact.
Date of birth26 August 1994 (age 23)Place of birthSouth AfricaHeight182 cm (6 ft 0 in)Weight87 kg (13 st 10 lb; 192 lb)SchoolDale CollegeUniversityUniversity of JohannesburgRugby union careerPosition(s)WingSenior careerYearsTeamApps(Points)2015–Golden Lions15(40)Super RugbyYearsTeamApps(Points)2018–Lions2(15
Date of birth26 August 1994 (age 23)Place of birthSouth AfricaHeight182 cm (6 ft 0 in)Weight87 kg (13 st 10 lb; 192 lb)SchoolDale CollegeUniversityUniversity of JohannesburgRugby union careerPosition(s)WingSenior careerYearsTeamApps(Points)2015–Golden Lions15(40)Super RugbyYearsTeamApps(Points)2018–Lions2(15
Coach57,555 posts
25 Feb 2018, 14:10
#3
25 Feb 2018, 14:10#3
SB
I share the feelings of Chippo as to the guy. I thinkhe must have gaine some muscle since the stats indicated above - hen looks more sturdy to me than the stats above reflects.
Would not be surprised if this guy ends up in the Springbok squad. I also like Sbu Nkosi nd Mapimpi.
Captain21,007 posts
25 Feb 2018, 14:16
#4
25 Feb 2018, 14:16#4
"I am super impressed.. He runs like a Polynesian."
Yep, I said that last week
Another guy who was told he was too small for rugby blah blah blah. No doubt by some genius school level coach who had a picture of Meyer framed and hanging in his office.
Pro3,372 posts
26 Feb 2018, 16:40
#5
26 Feb 2018, 16:40#5
There is no way the kid weighs 87kgs.
that must be very old data.
that must be very old data.
Captain49,914 posts
26 Feb 2018, 18:08
#6
26 Feb 2018, 18:08#6
He seems like a smart Elliot Daly kind of wing. We will know more at the end of Super Rugby, but certainly one to watch.
Captain40,032 posts
26 Feb 2018, 22:48
#7
26 Feb 2018, 22:48#7
Very polished player with fine rugby brain and real acceleration, footwork, passing skills vision and speed. BUT if he is 87 kgs he might struggle. ESPN also gives his weight as 87. His physicality will be proved or otherwise this year. 25 year old Raymond Rhule is 86 kg.
That other wing Mahuza was it also has blistering pace but again looks small:
Full name Sylvian MahuzaBorn July 29, 1993Current age 24 years 212 daysMajor teams Eastern Province Kings, Golden Lions, LionsPosition Fullback, WingHeight 1.78 mWeight 82 kgI am waiting for black backs with thi s speed at 100 kg. JP types but faster.Pro3,372 posts
26 Feb 2018, 22:56
#8
26 Feb 2018, 22:56#8
According to Wikipedia Damian McKenzie weighs 81.
Wouldn't mind him in my team.
Pro3,372 posts
26 Feb 2018, 22:58
#9
26 Feb 2018, 22:58#9
Cruden weighs 81.
Wouldn't have minded him either
Pro3,372 posts
26 Feb 2018, 22:59
#10
26 Feb 2018, 22:59#10
Funny how every player is either too fat, too thin, too heavy, too light, too slow or too old for their positions.
I'm starting to second guess even my own judgement.
Captain21,007 posts
27 Feb 2018, 09:23
#11
27 Feb 2018, 09:23#11
@Chippo
Don't worry mate.
I've often been told I'm "much too" sexy for my shirt.
But I survive
#RealStruggles
Pro9,905 posts
28 Feb 2018, 08:03
#12
28 Feb 2018, 08:03#12
Yeah ... he's potent on attack. Acceleration, top end pace, steps off both feet ... is certainly very impressive.
Question is ... how will he cope with a Naholo bearing down on him? Will those 100 inch pistons he calls legs knock Dyanty's teeth down his throat? Will he even notice Dyantyi on his back as he dives over for a try?
What's his work rate off the ball? How is he under the high ball? Does he have a kicking game?
There is a lot more to being a top test wing than just raw pace.
We will soon see.
Captain40,032 posts
28 Feb 2018, 08:10
#13
28 Feb 2018, 08:10#13
Glad to see you agreeing with me CC and thus being on the right track! Promising indeed but needs still to prove himsel f.
Pro9,905 posts
28 Feb 2018, 08:14
#14
28 Feb 2018, 08:14#14
Well ... you know what they say, BeanDip ... "great minds think alike" ... but then again, I also heard somewhere that ... "fools seldom differ" ...
Think I'll go with the former.
Captain21,007 posts
28 Feb 2018, 13:26
#15
28 Feb 2018, 13:26#15
Of course it's early days.
But he has started as well as is possible thus far. Looks like the type of guy that can make tries out nothing like Habana used to...centuries ago.
That run to confuse the three Jags defenders showed some nice instinct. The type that can't be taught.
What do the Lions do when both Skosan and Combrink are fit? Pleasant headaches i guess.
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