The seventeen below is an alternative
attempt at getting the backs moving fluently with McNamara taking on the Asiata
role of previous seasons. That front row and second row is aggressive in
defence and alongside that Ben is a reliable tackler. Ben would provide accurate
goalkicking and offer flexibility in the interchange. The bench provides strong
impact. O’Brien is a skilful kicker and should be used as the principal kicker
on the sixth tackle with instructions to get distance and work the touchlines.
I would like to see more 40 20s. Armstrong on the wing makes better use of his
pace plus the reliability and creative skills of Hodgson at the back.

Hodgson

Brand

Hanley

Nui

Armstrong

O’Brien

Lam

Trout

Ipape

Mulhern

Halton

O'Neil

McNamara

Bench: Ofahengue Lui Tuitavake Hughes




I still cannot understand how
we managed to miss out on Sneyd and remain disappointed that we did not sign Tom
Amone. (If Jofffa was already in the pipeline we should have loaned out or paid
off Pene who has been a waste of a quota space) 

I'm only replying to this thread so I can see the replies that it says have been posted today but aren't visible even when logged in!