Cas were by far the better side in the first half. I don’t think anyone can argue with that.

We were much improved towards the back end of the first half and into the second half. Once Ward, cuthbertson and Oledzki were introduced.

The biggest positive for me was Koni, who in my opinion was the best player on the field from either side. I personally thought Merrin for a first run out showed some quality running the ball in. Tui showed glimpses and will take time to get his flow going but the signs are promising. Oledzki looks fitter and stronger he certainly outshone Peteru today and could certainly be pushing for a starting spot at some point this season.

Overall a lot of work still to do and I still feel we are still a meter crunching forward shot of being a real force.

Brown's injury can't help Wire's cause especially if Ratchford fills in in the halves. Not convinced by Patton either.

I also think maybe hope is a better word that playing Wigan before the WCC might help as any niggles they might pick up the week before may mean they rest a player or two.
Lets face it I doubt very much SOL will play against us so that's one !

Dabbling with my fantasy league and Leeds is a tricky one, you seem to have signed extremely well. Hurrell is in my team but costs an absolute fortune. Will Liam Sutcliffe feature, i saw he played second row in a recent friendly?

He will do but how often, in what position and to what effect is anyone's guess. I'd save your fantasy dosh.

Thanks HRS