Like i said it's subjective and dependent on the criteria you use to assess the best lock as opposed to just saying A is better than B with no evidence to back it up.
With a finite number of positions on the reserve bench then ideally you want players that can cover as many positions as possible and from a pragmatic point of view Luatua is more valuable - therefore better than a specialist lock in that instance.
That is the criteria i was using.
I could also argue that no other locks look as dangerous making breaks as Luatua as criteria for him being the best lock.
It's early days in his career yet but all the signs point to him being a great player whereever he is employed and i'm just glad we have the luxury of players his calibre on our reserve bench.
