: Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:57 pm
jonh wrote:
Locky has been a stand out player every time he has played for GB regardless of the opposition, the Kiwi series we won 3-0. Tri Nations down under.
Sinfield is a far more naturally talented player with bags of ability but this does not transfer to the International game, Locky's style does.
The fact that his best International performance to date came when he has filled in at hooker speaks volumes in my opinion.
That shows perfectly your lack of knowledge. Sinfield wasnt naturally talented. He worked his bo!!ocks off at different aspects of his game over many years. He was nowhere near as naturally talented as McGuire or even Tomkins, but due to his work ethic and mentality he has steadily improved year on year. When he was thrust into becoming first choice kicker at Leeds he worked his @rse off and became a top goal kicker for example. His numerous conversions from the sideline to win games or save them are perfect examples of his mental toughness.
If England are losing by 2 points in the last minute on saturday and we have a conversion to come, you want Sinfield kicking it.