Official Briton Nikora

[Gards]

Offering absolutely zero

I barely even noticed him out there

Talakai or Wilton or Williams. Actually no not Williams

I'm at the point I would even give Williams a go over Nikora but I don't think 80 mins of Williams will go well.... he would need to be subbed which would make it not even worth the hassle

Sorenson or Wilton

yep

In his defence, he had to cover for both Johnson and Ferris on debut

Nikora had defensive issues last season too, along with Capewell who was on the other side

Agree, I struggle to think of anyone in our team that’s is making their tackles stick at the moment. It’s concerning.

while Woods can make some lazy attempts on occasion when he tackles he generally doesn't fall off and he is good at wrapping up the runner turning him around and stopping the offload

 

[CrazyMatt]

From Sporting News. Morris commenting on Nikora’s demotion.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/lea...kora-wayne-bennett/163m622tw440t1v7ewd0f5p60c

MORRIS: BRITON NIKORA NOT FAR OFF SHARKS’ TOP 17
Kiwi Test backrower Briton Nikora has a fight ahead of him, but all is not lost. After a breakout 2019, which saw him form a devastating partnership with Sharks half Shaun Johnson, nab a maiden Test jersey and be named joint-Sharks Rooke of the Year, Nikora’s 2020 has failed to reach those lofty heights.
Nikora has appeared in 10 games this year, crossing for three tries, but averaging only 74 running metres. However, John Morris’ message to the young backrower is simple: “Keep working hard,” Morris said Friday.
Nikora’s dip in form was all the opening Sifa Talakai needed. As Nikora missed the local derby against St George, serving a one-match suspension for a shoulder charge, Talakai ran rampant in his first 80-minute performance of the season, notching up 150 metres and bending the line at will.
Since then his 80-minute performances have returned 204 metres against the Broncos and 178 metres against the Eels and mother nature.
“The form of Sifa Talakai has probably pushed Briton out and that’s all it is,” Morris said. “I just can’t not have [Sifa] out there playing for 80 minutes. Sifa has forced his way in and Briton knows there are a couple of areas that he needs to work on but he’s not far off.”
“I expect him to be back [in the 17] in the next week or two.”

 

[bort]

Just work on running further, much more often and also make more better tackles and you'll be right back in the side!

 

[HaroldBishop]

Ha yeah unless we have injuries he's not back in the 17. Still have Fifi to come back as well.

 

[Deleted member T1]

From Sporting News. Morris commenting on Nikora’s demotion.

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/lea...kora-wayne-bennett/163m622tw440t1v7ewd0f5p60c

MORRIS: BRITON NIKORA NOT FAR OFF SHARKS’ TOP 17
Kiwi Test backrower Briton Nikora has a fight ahead of him, but all is not lost. After a breakout 2019, which saw him form a devastating partnership with Sharks half Shaun Johnson, nab a maiden Test jersey and be named joint-Sharks Rooke of the Year, Nikora’s 2020 has failed to reach those lofty heights.
Nikora has appeared in 10 games this year, crossing for three tries, but averaging only 74 running metres. However, John Morris’ message to the young backrower is simple: “Keep working hard,” Morris said Friday.
Nikora’s dip in form was all the opening Sifa Talakai needed. As Nikora missed the local derby against St George, serving a one-match suspension for a shoulder charge, Talakai ran rampant in his first 80-minute performance of the season, notching up 150 metres and bending the line at will.
Since then his 80-minute performances have returned 204 metres against the Broncos and 178 metres against the Eels and mother nature.
“The form of Sifa Talakai has probably pushed Briton out and that’s all it is,” Morris said. “I just can’t not have [Sifa] out there playing for 80 minutes. Sifa has forced his way in and Briton knows there are a couple of areas that he needs to work on but he’s not far off.”
“I expect him to be back [in the 17] in the next week or two.”

Morris is ticking all the boxes on the list of what I want in a Coach.
Someone might think that Morris would show some loyalty to Nikora because he brought him through the grades, but he’s been dumped for a guy who’s been at the club for no time at all. Loyalty is great, but picking players based on what they bring to the team is even better
Would imagine Nikora has been fed the right idea for what he needs to do to get back in the team, and when he does come back into the team, he’ll be a lot better than he was prior.

 

[egg]

Morris is ticking all the boxes on the list of what I want in a Coach.
Someone might think that Morris would show some loyalty to Nikora because he brought him through the grades, but he’s been dumped for a guy who’s been at the club for no time at all. Loyalty is great, but picking players based on what they bring to the team is even better
Would imagine Nikora has been fed the right idea for what he needs to do to get back in the team, and when he does come back into the team, he’ll be a lot better than he was prior.

If you're an opposition half , 2nd rower or centre , defending or coming off your try-line , which Shark 2nd rower would you prefer to see coming at you ?

 

[Super Impose]

If you're an opposition half , 2nd rower or centre , defending or coming off your try-line , which Shark 2nd rower would you prefer to see coming at you ?

Valid point this .

Best scenario for Brit is if Talakai spends some time in the middle during the game .

Although I am not a fan of shuffling around edge back rowers during the game .

 

[CrazyMatt]

I think he got the message guys. Much much better game from him.

 

[puma1355]

Did well today

 

[Thresher]

Did well today

Yep. He was a man possessed.

 

[MMsharks]

talakai has points over this guy

 

[Snaggletooth]

talakai has points over this guy

true, and so does Royce and Toby - but at least Briton stood up today, good on him

 

[HaroldBishop]

So much better tonight

 

[bort]

Much better but still lucky Talakai is such a beast off the bench and more versatile

 

[Gards]

Briton needed to step up and deliver a big game tonight after being selected and he did just that. Scored a try and lots of energy in defense and some nice hits and runs

credit to coach and player

 

[Sir Chadley]

Yep agreed. Was good tonight much better effort and a well deserved try.

 

[Wiz]

Briton needed to step up and deliver a big game tonight after being selected and he did just that. Scored a try and lots of energy in defense and some nice hits and runs

credit to coach and player

Yep, dropping him made him realise he wasn’t that good. Good move and reaction by both

 

[Gumby]

Good game tonight!

 

[vicsharkfan]

Very happy with last nights game, well done Jmo sat him out xtra couple of games hoping to reignite the fire, love the clip across the ears our coach is giving a few players.

 

[Gumby]

His best game since round 6 last year.