I think Ashurst knew the writing was on the wall at Saints, good move for him.

As for back rowers we have a fair few in front of Ashurst next year.

Wilkin, Sia, flannaghan, dixon, megennis (although he may become a prop),lafranchi, flannery.

Oh and scotty moore if he stays.

thats 7 players I can think off for 2 spots, 8 if you count moore. Was AShurst would have been fortunate to get a game next year.

Time for him to make a name for himself whilst he was still in our first team, next year his value may have dropped. we already have the next generation coming through and waiting would do him no good. All those 19 and 20 year olds given 2 year deals will can have there turn to break through now.