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lol Jack isnt getting old IMO, he just needs to fire up like he did for the Lions 2005 when he led the pack which bashed them in the first test
Hes convincingly the best lock we have still IMO, even though hes not quite as omnipresent as he was, hes a very strong mauler/maul defender and pushes like a truck and always makes yards. Its his skill and power in the tight stuff that allows Williams and Eaton to play looser IMO.
It seems in test rugby you always need at least one really strong lock, like Martin Johnson, Bakkies Botha, Paul O'Connell to swing the forward battle your way
Eaton is a little bit lightweight at the moment (maybe not after this reconditioning) to be the main grunt lock, Ryan doesnt throw his weight around either enough IMO, Williams had a great game vs France but Jack is still bloody good.
Martin Johnson was arguably the worlds best lock until he was about 34 and that wasnt that long ago, even in professional rugby.
Jack just needs to fire up, hopefully he will this year.
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