Duncan Weir is not a fly-half who illuminates matches with eye‑catching moments but he is what Worcester have long needed. Apart from Andy Goode at the start of the decade Worcester have lacked a No 10 who could play off the back foot, put his forwards in the right areas and minimise mistakes.
Last season, they used five starters in the position in the Premiership and Europe compared with the two of Saracens but in the close season they recruited the Scotland No 10. Weir, having won 27 caps, is versed in the basics of the game and exerts a controlling influence, calm and consistent.
Written by Paul Rees
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/09/duncan-weir-love-tackling-worcester-fly-half under the title “Duncan Weir: ‘An opponent’s size doesn’t bother me. I love tackling’”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
