He deffo fits the gap, but it would be better to have an academy player stepping up. It's not like you'd be risking an unbeaten run or anything.

Julien is a good solid player who us Quins RL supporters were sad to see go. You guys do appear to be turning into a haven for former Quins though, eh?

To be serious though, I hope Julien does his bit to get you guys up towards the top of the table where you deserve to be.

I see that on the Catalans forum you were advocating a short term SL deal (for the benefit of the French national team) for Gresque. Do you think he would have been a better bet than Rinaldi (though not giving hooker cover) in these circumstances?

Incidentally, why is Rinaldi 'Judas'?

Because we have 4 former quins players?

Oh yeah, 5 now.

Gresque will never be good enough for super league . In his two spells at Wakefield his always been found wanting.

When does he sign?

Actually I was saying that Greseque should not be allowed into the national side unless he tests himself at a higher level, i.e. short term Champ or SL contract. From his international appearances I think he would have been a better fly-half, Rinaldi has played as a hooker for the last 3 years. It's a non-starter though, as Pia wouldn't let him go and I believe he's injured atm. There are a number of other French halves who are pretty promising, but I'd hope that your academy would provide the same caliber.

Rinaldi is 'Judas' for the same reason Paul Cooke is and Iestin Harris was, signing for the other side in a majour derby. Boo, hiss, dirty Quinz!

He's a decent player, I'd rather have him at the Catalans than Bird, but purely for natonalistic/xenophobic reasons. I rate Bently above him as a hooker but would like to see how he would do in an all-french half-back pairing.

He's currently sat somewhere with his head in his hands asking himself what the f**k he has done.

Looking forward to some quality rugby on Sunday. Just didn't expect to have to go to bramley to see it.

Have you watched them play, it's not quality rugby. You want to watch Stanningley over bramley.

Indeed, and even if the quality is lacking at times the desire and effort certainly won't be.

Which is more than what we can say about tonight's shambles.