I'm not claiming Foran is all that but atleast he gives us some direction when he is on the field, better accuracy and speed of passing. No-one is bigging Foran up, claiming he is all that yet people are claiming Theo is. Just my opinion of course. If we had Gaskell and Sneyd in the halves at least we would have kicking ability if nothing else. As someone mention put Gibson in centre (walk through defence also) half back pairing as previously mentioned and have Evalds at full back. Theo and Liam both missing out with Owen and Godwin at hooker.

PS just realized why did you both even bring up Foran and I did not mention him in my previous post? Fear this kid maybe made a scapegoat for the whole 17s effortless performances.

He's not beyond criticism, just doesn't deserve the fine scrutiny at this stage of his career/season in a ramshackle team. If he was at the peak of his career I would understand. The lads just started out, but I understand where you're coming from.

I agree 100%, hes done a brilliant job so far and i haven't noticed his apparent poor defence, which is a good thing. I can't wait to see him progress and turn into the quality half back we all know he'll become.

But i can already see him and Evalds becoming the new golden boys of the forum who can't put a foot wrong.

Think what most reasoned people are saying & seeing is a very talented youngster who runs out behind a team most already know are beaten before kick off and still pulls his tripes out.
For someone of such tender years to be thrust into such a team as it's main creative player is hard, the fact that within minutes of his second SL start he was subjected to a vicious attack and yet he still comes back showing a fearless streak speaks volumes for his temperament.
Think you'll find that all truly great scrum halves make a hash of things from time to time as they play very much off the cuff rugby and you only have to look at Theo playing to know that off the cuff is very much his style.

I think it's more that people are seeing through someone who's clearly got a personal agenda around Theo and those who've looked after him in his time at the club.

Better Add Noble to the list aswell as me .
Fages is by no means the finished article , and half backs make more errors as they handle the ball more often and try to make plays & breaks .
Try to imagine Fages in a year or two , behind a dominant pack with a few more game changers in the squad ..