I'd be tempted to keep Smith in at 7 and interchange Tommy at 9.

Smith is our long term 7, and offers a passing and kicking game so keep him there. We all know how good Tommy is at hooker
so It's no loss.

that would be my plan to and then i dont think we would lose any intensity when Mcilorum gets tired. i wish we could just keep hold of this team for one more season. its like we can never keep the core of a good team.

He's fitted in very nicely. Good kicking game, too.

Keeping up intensity will obviously be key to winning in the play offs.

Smith will go well for us judging by his form early.

I still think we have a good core, It's just when they get injured I worry.

From what people say about our academy sides it shouldnt be very long before we should have some quality cover from younger players in case of injury.

grand final? come on we lost to leeds last week, the seasons finished isn't it??