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Monster hit from 130kg back row hailed as 'tackle of the season'
By Ian Cameron
London Irish's 130kg back row So'otala Fa'aso'o has likely claimed the tackle of the Gallagher Premiership season with a bone-crushing hit on Saracens second row Hugh Tizard at the Stone X arena.
The 20 stone 4Ib No.8 lined up Tizard and delivered a hit that echoed around the stadium, leaving Tizard folded like a deck chair.
Fans on social media were quick to note the legitimacy and enormity of the tackle, as Fa'aso'o hit Tizard square in the sternum. The impact was so severe that Tizard was left gasping for air, but the hit was deemed legal by the officials.
The tackle has been widely praised by fans and pundits alike, with many hailing it as one of the best tackles of the season.
Fa'aso'o's tackle was a great moment in the game, but it was Saracens who very much had the last laugh. A strong first-half display from Declan Kidney's men wasn't nearly enough as the Saracens turned the screw in the second half, with London Irish ultimately losing 45-21 to the home side.
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Italians defended well. Luckily the scrums went well for the ABs.
Go to commentsYou were 'valuing' the players by you saying "they are not greats" though, I was pointing out another reason why they are greats, inside the team I mean (which is more important to selections on the pitch stuff).
Someone like TJ would be bitterly disappointed he didn't play on this end of year tour. He is still good enough to come on in that France game and ensure the team get the victory (with regards to how well Ratima had been playing). At the very least this is a 'sorry you didn't get that chance' offering, he's not here to get token farewell games, he will be playing to try and prove that he should have been on the pitch last week.
The other decision to play your best over the future is really personal though so can agree with your reasoning. Just sharing a slightly different perspective. I'll have to check the ratings and see how they went.
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