IN MODERN rugby, forwards who can put you on the front foot are worth their weight in gold and that’s why I think Samu Manoa could be one of the signings of the season for Cardiff Blues.
Yes, he’s 33 and maybe not quite at the peak of his powers, but I’ve enjoyed watching Manoa whenever I’ve seen him. He’s fast, physical and, in a good way, has a nasty streak about him.
That’s exactly what the Blues need right now. We’ve seen guys like Xavier Rush and Nick Williams really stamp their mark on the No.8 jersey in the Welsh capital in recent years and I...