JB Down Under wrote:TBh the likes of Folau and inglis are built on pure size and strength rather than any great centre skills. I'm sure if Welham was 6ft 2" and 110Kg he would score a few more!
Pomeroy at Cronulla is more a skillful centre but the size and power of Folau and Inglis get them the spotlight.
I think you've hit the nail on the head there JB. Welham will never be recognised by fans of other clubs as a potential England centre because physically he doesn't stand out, they don't see enough of his play week to week to recognise how consistantly well he plays.
If Welham was 6' 2" and 110kg he would not have to score more tries, fans would look at him and marvel at how good he is.