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Rugby: Anscombe still has sights on No 10 jersey

23.05.13

He is happy to have another string to his bow, but Gareth Anscombe isn't ready to give up on the No 10 jersey just yet.

The new Chiefs player shone in the unfamiliar position of fullback in his team's impressive victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin last weekend and he has been named at the back again against the Cheetahs in Hamilton on Saturday night but he still considers himself a first-five.

"I still see myself as a 10 and the coaches have indicated to me they still see me as a 10, but right now with a few injuries there's an opportunity to play 15," he said.

Incumbent first-five Aaron Cruden kept his position last week - though not the goalkicking duties - despite a groin strain, but Anscombe said playing in another position would help his game.

"It's a good opportunity for me ... and as a 10 it is good to understand the ways of a fullback. Versatility can only help - nowadays you have to be able to play two positions so it's nice having that and hopefully it grows my game all-round.

Source: Otago Daily Times