The Great Ruck Debate.

[Lods]

So given that what we need from our second ruck is an around the ground impact, or the ability to play another position let's consider this...

DeKoning has demonstated at times the ability to play around the ground.
Consistency seems to be the issue.
One of the reasons used against two rucks is that with Pittonet playing it reduces the impact of DeKoning.

Now the problem I have with that line of argument is that it assumes that DeKoning is as impactful as he is ever going to be in that second ruck position.
It assumes no improvement...in either impact or consistency... that it will always be the case that if Pittonet plays Tom will be the second fiddle with a largely reduced influence.

Tom's improved as the solo ruck, would it be possible he's also improved as a part of a ruck duo.

The balance question will always be this....
If we play two rucks is the advantage greater than if we play one ruck and add an extra runner?

And it's not a clear cut answer...because what you "win on the swings you lose on the see-saw."