What a Rugby Union debut from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck!
It's only half time in the game between the Blues and the Hurricanes but this bloke has already made me sit bolt upright several times!
I remember all the hype around Sonny Bill Williams when he switched from NRL to Union and I remember watching his debut and being blown away by his uncanny offloading ability. The same is true of Tuivasa-Sheck. He's not as big as Sonny Bill but he looks quicker and he's no less physical. His offloading is just as good and I reckon this guy is the real deal. He'll be an All Black sooner rather than later.
Just as an aside, after watching CC and URC games for the past few weeks, watching these New Zealand sides playing in the Pacific Super Rugby comp is like a breath of fresh air reminding me how enjoyable watching rugby can be. It pains me to say it but the intensity, continuity, support and levels of skill are in another league.
Great game so far. Off to watch the second half.
