Perhaps a bit early to say but with the injury doubts in the squad what do you feel the squad could look like v Salford

Fusitua, Holroyd, Bentley, Lisone, Goudemand and Gannon all doubts. Hudson still a while away.

Millar, Olpherts, Newman, Momirovski, Handley, Croft, Frawley, Oledzki, Ackers, Sangare, Martin, McDonnell, Smith

O’Connor, Donaldson, Nicholson-Watton, Ruan.

RS seemed to indicate Fus will play round 1 so I imagine:

Miller, Fus, Newman, Momirovski, Handley
Croft, Frawley
Oledski, Ackers, Sangare
McDonnell, Martin
Smith

Holroyd, O'Connor (I think he'll be sub most weeks), TNW, Donaldson/Goudemand

Good god, we haven't kicked off yet and we're already down to Olpherts starting and Donaldson on the bench.
Hopefully, one or two of those that are doubtful might make it.

I'd be tempted to play Roberts or Smith on the wing over Olpherts.
We do need better cover for the 50% of games that Fusitua won't play.
What happened with Kershaw in the end?

Club didn't want him.

Don't forget the return of Simpson too - maybe not for just yet but he's a good prospect too and may find a wing spot here and there.

In practice I imagine Olpherts gets first dig still because he is more mature/physical, but agree I'd be tempted to use other players this year.

Even in the most chronic front row problems I don't think you'll see sangare start, he's just not that player.

To be fair Donaldson didn`t have a bad game on Sunday.
And I think Fusitua will play.

Good god we haven’t off yet and we’re writing the team off

RS has said Fus will be fit.

Fwiw id play Ned or Jack Smith over Olpherts.

Kershaw has signed for London we didn't need him weve enough cover as good as him.

It was a joke, hence the wink

Think we’ll see plenty of Ruan and TNW this season they look ready

Olpherts gets in before the young kids. I’m ok with that

It will sort itself out over the season.

Sangare and Bentley are under some pressure this year. We are thin in cover for some positions but not at 9, back row or outside backs. It’s clear RS rates Simpson and Smith among others.

I don't really see the pressure on sangare tbh. I think as long as he's fit, he gets a bench slot. Bentley I agree; there'll be a lot of competition in the back row

I thought Olpherts pulled a hamstring chasing back at the end of the first half ? and I I would have Roberts way ahead of him anyhow.
O’Conner and Bentley ( if fit ) are the choices for the 14 shirt at the beginning of the season.
With the youngsters all older the competition for places this season is quite good.