I actually think that playing him out of position is a good move. Get him ready for the physicallity of SL, without giving him the burden of being chief playmaker. He needs to get used to being hit by big blokes, and needs to get used to the speed of play before he can start to direct it

That is one argument, the potential for unnecessary injury through over work at a young age is another. In fairness, I aren't too fussed as long as he keeps getting a game because, he has demonstrated he is worthy of a place.

I would agree.Any game time he gets from now on is a bonus as i guess he has already had as much or more than he or the club would have anticipated at the start of the year.

From an outsider point of view, Sutcliffe is more than capable of keeping that role.
I'm a big fan of Sinfield but as already said, he'll play his role no matter what number he has.

I would say Sutcliffe is fighting with McGuire and Burrow and if Burrow goes back to hooker it is a nice set up.

No problem with letting a kid have some games off to keep him fresh but he's one of the best stand offs in the league already imho.