He's a 20yr old middle for us which means hes got plenty of time to get right and from what I've seen he's got what it takes to make it. Still a bit rough round the edges similar to all our juniors but has been tested in RMC against men which is a good thing
I think the hype on Faagutu has come from the accolades the kid has racked up similar to the hype we've given kids like O. Large, Makasini, Miller, Galvin, Fainu, etc. Imo he's not been given the platform to show his talent and skill in cup this year only playing a couple games. Mainly playing...
https://www.zerotackle.com/super-league-star-set-for-nrl-move-210381/
Matty Nicholson who is Burgess' back row apprentice apparently going to the Raiders from next year onwards to replace Whitehead