Even a jaded Rufer is quality by the standards of this current Nix squad.
Plus he's the captain the beating heart of the club. Having him on the pitch does lift others. He knows with so many injuries, the team is struggling and he's needed. So he puts up his hand to play.
The fact that the Auckland game finished as a painful watch with him as the primary central playmaker, against only 9 men, emphasizes the poor quality attack this Nix team has.
Agree re Retre. He's been a flop to date.
Owes Chiefy and the club, a consistent run quality performances when he finally returns.
Plus he's the captain the beating heart of the club. Having him on the pitch does lift others. He knows with so many injuries, the team is struggling and he's needed. So he puts up his hand to play.
The fact that the Auckland game finished as a painful watch with him as the primary central playmaker, against only 9 men, emphasizes the poor quality attack this Nix team has.
Agree re Retre. He's been a flop to date.
Owes Chiefy and the club, a consistent run quality performances when he finally returns.