Thacks was really trying yesterday and looked a lot more dangerous with the ball in hand and as we have said if he is to be a running half back then that's what he needs to do, yestersay he did and he looked the part.

Luke not feeling too good still put in an effort but it was reflected in the substitutions he came off earlier than normal yesterday and had a lot less overall time on the pitch than is normal for him.

I don't think missing a couple of days meals will have too much effect on his wasteline though.