Quote: Uncle Rico "I agree GO, he's an exciting prospect and should be regarded as such and given time to grow into his position.
We can simplistically blame all of our ills on Briers's retirement, but, in addition and in the case of Russell playing with a misfiring/injured first choice back line with shuffling HB's and no settled wng/centre combinations then I feel a bit sorry for the lad.
Although given his age and relative inexperience his attitude does seem to be first class so no olong term worries from me'"
Ironic that Matty Russell is given time to grow into his position...yet he is 1 year younger than GOB but with more experience due to him playing in Austrailia & for Scotland....yet GOB is yet again made the team scapegoat.....unfortunately Rubbie Duckie is right as far as HB for Friday go.
With no attacking play being coached, Briers is busy coaching the U19's who are flying, the only way for him to learn is in a match but with no one to help he is out of his depth...Myler is a support player not an organiser but doesn't want to be the support player with a less experienced player...and Ratchford plays better at centre than stand off....but TS wouldn't be able to play all his superstar players is that was the case.