He's a great guy, but there comes a time to clearly see that the game has changed and a more attacking style of full back is now the way to go, even if their defence is poor. We won't have that!

Having eastmond at fullback means we will almost certain start our set at least 20 meters higher up the field then having wello there. That IMO has been a area we started to struggle on as we rely on our forwards to do the hard yards to clear our line then expect a wonder kick by Gaskell to get us in their half.

Having eastmond at fullback also means we maybe a target for high balls and also suspect on his defence. I don't think eastmond or any other fullback in tue world would have stopped vaccuri (sp) against Catalan at the weekend.

I think we with kyles recent good run of form that he should stay at fullback and wello will have to fight for his spot back.

Todays reporter states that Wellens is fit for the challenge cup game. Looks like he will possibly be playing.

Well that's in contrast to what I've been told. Interesting.

It's simple for me the best should play.

So if Wellens form picks up then sure he should get the position back. I'm more practical that dogmatic. The issue was until Eastmond played FB, I had not seen anyone who was either up to Wellens standard or who offered something different.

Wellens
Makinson
Shenton
Meli
Foster
Hohaia
Lomax
Perry
Roby
Puletua
Soliola
Laffranchi
Wilkin

Clough
LMS
Moore/Flanagan/flannery
Gaskell/wheeler

This still looks a very good team for next year.

Although

Hohaia
Makinson
Shenton
Meli
Foster
Pryce
Lomax

For the backs would be even better!