Player profile on the Worcester Warriors new fly half
"Nacho" as he's known to many rugby fans was a complete bolt out of the blue and one signing in particular that I never expected especially as he was contracted to the Chiefs for next season. I guess he was the signing that showed Goodey was surplus to requirements at Warriors.
I personally rate Ignacio highly, but he still has some improvements to make on his game management in my opinion. Even so I still think he's a very good modern day fly half with great attributes such as his speed and eye for a gap in the opposition defence.
The season before last,he was rated as one of the stand out performers in the league for the Exeter Chiefs, but last year he struggled to nail down a starting place due to Gareth Steenson's impressive form and some personal issues See Position Profile Fly Half
It's difficult to say how to rate this signing as Goodey was a "fans favourite" who had fantastic vision and a great kicking percentage that was always at the top of the charts in the Premiership.
All in all my personal view is that Nacho is the perfect age and will only get better as the years go on and not only that, I also think Paul Warwick will help improve his game with his guidance and input.
With Meires I think he will add more to our attacking game with the "ball in hand" attacking game we're trying to adopt and is potentially a better passer of the ball than Goodey as many times last season I witnessed Goode incomplete a fair few passes on a regular basis.
One thing Warriors fans shouldn't forget is that Nacho is a International player, but doesn't currently feature in the Los Pumas Argentinian squad, which will only make him more hungry to do well with our club so he can get himself into the minds of the selectors in time for the upcoming World Cup.
With this in mind I can really see him playing out of his skin and in my view can only benefit our team and I think we have a very good fly half on our books indeed.
AJ Bailey
