Do you think This video of Fijis William Ryder is the best sidestepper in the world?

Question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5JNfMFBwRw&feature=related

Answer 1

He's no Shane Williams.

Answer 2

Christian Cullen would run circles around him b4 scoring a try ;)..

Answer 3

Yes, he is wonderfully gifted runner, but then again most of the fiji 7's squad could side step round someone in a phone box!!! He is prob the best in the world at the moment. Just to add to the debate, David Duckham. He played for England in the 70's if my mind serves me. He could side step at full pace off either foot!! not bad for a big(ish) winger. If you can, find out some old footage of him and marvel at what a gifted runner he was.

Answer 4

sidesteps, dummies and feints are a lot more effective in sevens than in 15s. you have fewer people in defense and have much larger gaps to run through.

also, in sevens the tackle may look similar but it really isnt. you are trying to get the ball rather than trying to bring down the man, so often your tackle is you destabilising the runner enough for them to go down, while you try to stay on your feet so you can win the ball.

he may be, but until we see him competing in a 15s environment we wont know. its like calling a wrestler the best fighter in the world when he hasnt been tested in any other arena than the wrestling ring.

Answer 5

No. Shane Williams would have him for breakfast.

Answer 6

he can only sidestep off the mark. he sucks at doing it in full flight. thats why caucau is dangerous...

Answer 7

No