Rugby Star Changes Code: Ardie Savea

[Ben]

Hey Ardie thanks for doing this. 

1. What skills do you think transfer easily between codes for a running back?
2. Stephen Harris is another convert from union who was touted as being the next François Steyn,why do you think the league is drawing such a large number of converts especially a number of talented youngesters?
3. Do you worry that leaving the sports during a Lions tour puts the All Blacks at a disadvantage? How did the squad react?
4. Any players you are looking to style you game off of?

I think I can read the play and how it develops from being in open play in rugby, then just knowing how to hit the gap and beat a man. Being physical as well and not shying away from contact, I've got a decent fend, or as you guys call it "stiff arm"
I think this league especially is drawing players as theres still some money involved but it doesn't quite have the pressure the NFL places on you to succeed immediately and due to the age of the league I think it means I can grow with a team and really be a start to something.
(Hahaha I actually didn't think anyone would know about the Lions tour)
Yeah I'm really gutted I can't be a part of the tour with the boys, it was really good to get that first win at Eden Park. The squad were a little disappointed but they knew this was something I had always been looking at doing. The All Blacks have so much quality though I don't think I'll be missed, the team is a unit and one player missing won't change that.
I really enjoy watching LeVeon Bell play, his patience is amazing so if I can manage to do anything like that I'd be stoked. Also David Johnson stands out to me as someone I could really model my game off of.
Cheers!