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Article: Gopperth finds it's all in the mindset; Goal-kicking pillow talk.
- Article from:
- The Journal (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- August 1, 2009
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Byline: Nick Purewal
EVERY night before he goes to sleep, Jimmy Gopperth takes three kicks at goal in his head.
Tucked up after a tough day's training, before calling it a night, the Junior All Black goes through one last mental workout that he considers crucial to his goal-kicking success.
Newcastle Falcons' marquee summer signing is not a prolific goal-kicker without his fair share of toil - but he does admit once he gets into the swing of things, less can often mean more on the training field.
The 26-year-old racked up 363 points in 53 ...
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... ... Blues. Of the other New Zealand teams, the Chiefs carry ... a valid option given New Zealand's cluttered scrumhalf ... offer Tasesa Lavea and Jimmy Gopperth as flyhalves but neither ... expectations of the Blues, as New Zealand's largest rugby catchment ...
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