Quote: No1 Saint "Fair enough , players still have a choice though , did Bomber say he didnt want him ?'"
Bomber said he did want him. However, he couldn't guarantee Briers would get a game whilst Goulding occupied the spot. And since Goulding looked set to be Saints' scrum half for many years it would be criminal to prevent a player with Briers' skill from regular first team play. Especially as he was good enough to start for all but the top two or three clubs.
He also said Saints offered Briers a pittance. So, what would you do?