Bomb alert !
On the ground, the Blues, and more particularly his vis-à-vis Gabin Villière, will be exposed to a dark threat.
Her name ?
Will Jordan.
A 23-year-old winger who spins faster than the wind.
Which displays staggering statistics.
The black jersey on the shoulders, the player of the Crusaders (the Christchurch-based franchise) has already scored 17 tries in… 12 caps.
No need to say more.
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Oh yes, the winger can beat a world record on the Dionysian lawn.
That of the greatest number of tries registered in an international match over a calendar year.
In 2003, legend Joe Rokocoko scored 17 in 12 games.
“Magic” Jordan, as he is nicknamed in New Zealand, is 15 tries in 10 games this year.
A double to equal the record, a treble to erase it.
Nothing insurmountable for the new black star, a real scoring machine.
He keeps adding strings to his bow.
The sky is its only limit ...
TJ Perenara
Early efficacy.
In 2015, he already stood out by finishing top scorer in the New Zealand university championship, with 19 tries in 11 games.
Two years later, when the Baby Blacks were crowned at the Under-20 World Championship, this repeat offender scored 5 in 5 games.
Having become a professional, he has not slowed down the pace, set at the outset with 8 tries in 9 games during his first season in Super Rugby.
A hunter's flair
The qualities of Will Jordan? A phenomenal burst of speed for this slender build (1.88 m for 98 kg). A magician's gesture. And a devilish sense of placement, a hunter's flair. Watch out for the somewhat floating pass, one of the winger's specialties being interception followed by an 80-meter sprint. A gifted who could well approach the World Cup in two years with the label of best player on the planet. He was called up for the first time in selection fourteen months ago. Its progress is as dazzling as its hooks. Recently, his teammate TJ Perenara was full of praise for him. “
He is a class player who has all the skills in the world. He keeps adding strings to his bow. The sky is its only limit…
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