Quote: Emagdnim13 "I think the coach hasn't helped with his poorly balanced squad. Leeds won the treble yet it felt like the MoS FB would be moved to centre if Samkins was fit, that Cuthbertson wasn't given a spot ahead of SoL despite his age/ injury record taking it's toll and that Mcguire and Briscoe were unlucky not to be in the squad.
It's a shame S Ward is injured as I think he would have been in with a shout too, Same for Walmsley . He has been the best prop this year and I would have liked to have seen him get a chance against the Kiwis.
If Mcbanana had of added Percival to the squad he wouldn't have to play a class back rower (Bateman) at centre or likely move Watkins into the opposite centre position in the coming week. Same for Cuthbertson if Cooper doesn't pull through... Putting in an over the hill back rower (Westwood) in at prop when we could of had Cuthbo or another specialist prop.
That said He did at least give a position and place to George williams so well done to him for that.'"
Not a problem having O'Loughlin or Weatwood instead f Cuthbertson. It's Matty Smith who should've been dropped for him. A 4th HB instead of a 5th prop is ridiculous. If Widdop or Williams were injured or dropped he's got Gale, would only need Smith in the unlikely event of both getting injured.
Even if he didn't want to go with Cuthbertson then at least pick some other prop. I know losing Walmsley was a blow but surely could find another. Pick Amor, Huby, Watts anybody....even Crabtree if just to save us from his presenting 'skills'
Or pick a young one for experience like Singleton or Savelio.