We definitely do not need to be playing Keyes to death - we know he is susceptible to injury and we have a few options - I'm sure Nobby will be looking to rotate where possible.

I'd expect Donaldson, Lawrence, Keyes and Gill to be rested with Waine, Mason, Ott and Armitage to come in to replace them.

Id be stunned if all those players are rested as that is every ounce of leadership we have barring lilley id expect to see it more staggered

From what we've seen, London has barely even got a team at the moment. Providing we don't fall in love with ourselves after last Sunday, we should beat them quite handily.

As for changes, the whole point of having a first-team squad is to be able to rotate the team. We ought to be resting a few and bringing in Armitage, Waine, Lui and Ott. It's a long season in the Champ, plus we have the 1895 and Challenge Cups as well.

Agreed, but it's about finding that balance between keeping the squad fresh with no disruption and making too many changes that it affects fluidity and momentum.

I have a vague memory of some rules restricting the number of hours/matches players can play in the course of a season. Has that rule become active for this season? If this is the case it makes a lot of sense to use our big squad and rotate who is playing from the very beginning of the season, otherwise we'll reach the end of the season and our most important players will have used up their hours.

That happened to Souter last season if I remember, not sure if it's age related and affects younger players below a certain age 21 or 22?

It was only a recommendation last season and not enforceable. This season it has come into force.

Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.

Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.

Quote The Phantom Horseman="The Phantom Horseman"Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.'" If this is true, will this be for away games as well?

Quote The Phantom Horseman="The Phantom Horseman"Looks like this game is going to be streamed live on www.247.tv at a cost of £10, this is the same platform that Fev have used for their pre-season games.'" If this is true, will this be for away games as well?

Looking at the weather for the weekend, sleet, cold breeze and temperature's that feel -3. Summer Rugby is back!