You would have to assume so, Howarth isn't the most popular with some fans, but he is 1 of 3 hookers in the squad & played every game last season, so we will have to hope Godwin is over his injuries, I'm not overly keen on Owen or any youngster for that matter being played too much too soon

Sean Long has posted on his FB page that he has a big decision to make. This coupled with the Good Doctor having confirmed that he's made his decision could point towards it being Noble. It's known that Long & Noble didn't see eye to eye when he was GB coach & Longy left the tour. Time will tell I suppose.

Oh dear - what a shame as the attacking play again today showed Long`s input. Hunte too has made inroads in the defence (except the fragile right flank).

That's only my opinion on his comment, may be something completely innocent & not about SCR but seems more than just a coincidence.

Will be gutted if Long leaves us to be honest.

I'd be very upset with the club if the appointment of a head coach led to the current coaching team being broken up.

Think it's obvious that Long is having a very positive effect on our halves and more so on the attacking flair that is returning and think it's plain to see that Hunts knowledge of the youngsters has led to some of them being given their chance where under Vievers it always seemed to be the same old people with a safety first approach.

There are managers I've worked with who I didn't like but the professional respect was there so I'd hope if Noble and Long don't get along that they for the good of the club buried the hatched, either that of the Doc simply doesn't appoint Noble but goes for Smith instead.