: Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:45 pm
MDF wrote:
I see that on the Catalans forum you were advocating a short term SL deal (for the benefit of the French national team) for Gresque. Do you think he would have been a better bet than Rinaldi (though not giving hooker cover) in these circumstances?
Incidentally, why is Rinaldi 'Judas'?
Actually I was saying that Greseque should not be allowed into the national side unless he tests himself at a higher level, i.e. short term Champ or SL contract. From his international appearances I think he would have been a better fly-half, Rinaldi has played as a hooker for the last 3 years. It's a non-starter though, as Pia wouldn't let him go and I believe he's injured atm. There are a number of other French halves who are pretty promising, but I'd hope that your academy would provide the same caliber.
Rinaldi is 'Judas' for the same reason Paul Cooke is and Iestin Harris was, signing for the other side in a majour derby. Boo, hiss, dirty Quinz!
He's a decent player, I'd rather have him at the Catalans than Bird, but purely for natonalistic/xenophobic reasons. I rate Bently above him as a hooker but would like to see how he would do in an all-french half-back pairing.
