Tighthead on the verge of six-month short-term contract with the Waikato-based Chiefs from January.
He’s stealing balls in the breakdown, he’s scrummaging well and he’s adapted to how we’re playing as well, he can play ball as well. "He’s durable as well," added Rowntree, "he rarely gets injured and his game input’s huge. ”He became available and we needed cover in that position and he’s fitted straight in.
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