Quote: ArthurClues "If we do end up both in the play offs and bound for Perpignan I don't think we have that much to fear. For a side missing both wingers, both halves, strike centre, loose forward, plus preferred bench options (Thompson & Donaldson) we did amazingly well. Would imagine that with the exception of Newman, most of those would likely be back for that match. Could be a totally different ball game. The props get some hammer for our defensive struggles down the middle, but having Leeming and O’Connor in our starting thirteen was more of a factor in my opinion. Leeming really needs to concentrate on his defence in general if he wants to be considered for international selection, and O’Connor just isn't big enough to be playing loose forward in our current pack. Overall though, not too much to be downhearted about.'"
Tbh I'm concerned about the Leeming - O'Connor hooking combination. Not sure it's quite all it's cracked up to be.