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Re: New Signing?
DIR By: Fursty
Date: August 1, 2018, 3:58 am
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> When I was watching his clips versus Scotland it look like he
seems to occassionally tackle without arms in very much an NFL
style. If that is the case he will have to tighten up on his
technique. He would be fun to watch though.
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I thought that at first - but rewatching it appears that on a
couple of occasions he's hit sufficiently hard to send the other
player flying before he has a chance to wrap his arms (which I
think is legal).
#Post#: 2151--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Signing?
DIR By: nowexnavyquin
Date: August 1, 2018, 4:14 am
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if it is true it is just what the Doctor ordered, in regard to
Fissler I am not surprised by his tantrum, he is prone to it and
hates to think that anyone else may have rugby stories and
transfer rumours other than himself.
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Re: New Signing?
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: August 1, 2018, 4:15 am
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> [quote author=Pressie link=topic=147.msg2147#msg2147
date=1533112619]
> When I was watching his clips versus Scotland it look like he
seems to occassionally tackle without arms in very much an NFL
style. If that is the case he will have to tighten up on his
technique. He would be fun to watch though.
>
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I thought that at first - but rewatching it appears that on a
couple of occasions he's hit sufficiently hard to send the other
player flying before he has a chance to wrap his arms (which I
think is legal).[/quote]
Agreed. I think people are focussing a bit too much on his NFL
stint, forgetting that he grew up playing Rugby, and indeed his
college scholarship was a Rugby one, not American Football. His
tackling looks very hard but the refs weren't penalising him.
That to me says he's simply a very powerful tackler, which we
could do with!
#Post#: 2155--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Signing?
DIR By: Boonie
Date: August 1, 2018, 5:39 am
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Definitely - would be nice to have someone in the centres that
other teams are wary of, and will therefore put two defenders
on; that should open up some space.
#Post#: 2159--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Signing?
DIR By: grimsbyquin
Date: August 1, 2018, 6:20 am
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from the clips i have seen it looks like he does not lose the
ball in contact ,would be a good addition to the squad.
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Re: New Signing?
DIR By: Samquin
Date: August 1, 2018, 8:08 am
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Has this signing been confirmed?
#Post#: 2169--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Signing?
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: August 1, 2018, 8:22 am
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> Has this signing been confirmed?
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No, not yet. So far it's just rumoured online by Fissler and
RugbyPass.
#Post#: 2170--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Signing?
DIR By: Fursty
Date: August 1, 2018, 8:32 am
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RugbyInsideLine now saying that he's not signed for us.
#Post#: 2177--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Signing?
DIR By: stoquin
Date: August 1, 2018, 9:45 am
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OH! that's disappointing I was counting my chickens and starting
to get quite excited. Oh well it will have to be Ardia Savea
then.
#Post#: 2279--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Signing?
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: August 3, 2018, 9:02 am
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And it's now official!
Offy Announcement
HTML https://www.quins.co.uk/news/harlequins-sign-paul-lasike-from-utah-warriors/
Harlequins sign Paul Lasike from Utah Warriors
Friday, 3rd August 2018 @ 15:00
USA Eagles centre joins Gustard’s new era at the London club.
Paul Lasike, who starred for USA when they beat Scotland earlier
this summer, has signed for Harlequins.
The New Zealand-born 28-year-old, who has been capped six times
for the USA Eagles, joins Quins from Utah Warriors where he was
captain since the start of the year.
Lasike made a huge impression on the international scene in June
when USA beat Scotland 30-29 in Texas. His powerful defence was
a major factor in his country’s first victory over a major
international rugby nation.
He first travelled to the US from Auckland on a rugby
scholarship at Brigham Young University in Utah but he was soon
approached to play for the American Football side there. His
success with them led to signing contracts with the Arizona
Cardinals in the NFL and later Chicago Bears, where he played as
fullback.
Lasike, who spent three years in the NFL before returning to
rugby with Utah Warriors, told Quins TV: “Playing rugby in the
US and representing them at international level has been an
awesome experience. But it was an honour to be asked to join
such a prestigious club as Harlequins and I am delighted to be
joining the Club.
“I did my own research about the Club and I asked a couple of my
friends on the US team about the Harlequins and they said, ‘Grab
the bull by both horns and take it!’ So I did. It is an
exciting, awesome opportunity and now we have the next month to
get prepared for the start of the season. I can’t wait.”
Paul Gustard, Harlequins’ Head of Rugby said: “I am delighted
Paul is joining us for the start of a new era at Harlequins. He
is a player who has enormous game-changing potential and I am
very excited and pleased that Paul and his young family have
made the decision to come to be part of our journey.
“He adds something different to a talented group of centres that
we have at the club. I am sure the fans will enjoy his approach
to the game and give him and his family the warm welcome that
they are famous for.
“I am thankful for the cooperation of the MLR and Utah Warriors
for allowing Paul the opportunity to develop his game, challenge
himself and give Paul and his family new experiences to enjoy.”
Utah Warriors Head Coach Alf Daniels said Quins’ latest signing
showed the strength of Major League Rugby in the US. “Paul
signing with the Quins just shows that the MLR has talent,” he
said. “There is talent in America and the MLR is the best path
forward to develop that talent. We’re excited for Paul, but look
forward to the next man up to step into his shoes for the
Warriors.”
Utah Warriors General Manager Kimball Kjar added: “A year ago
people wouldn’t have thought professional rugby in America was
feasible. Now, with players like Paul and others leading the
way, we can see that not only is the MLR viable and real, but 10
or 15 years from now, we believe the MLR can become one of the
world’s top professional rugby competitions.”
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