I'm not sure why people would think that Sam would play 'half hearted' - he seems a driven, intelligent, articulate young man. He was happy to sign a contract at the time for five years making him the highest paid player in the league - deservedly so. If there was a 'don't talk to any other club clause' (which would be nigh on impossible to enforce) it would no doubt have cost the club extra to insert. He may well be miffed but I think his will to win and desire to have more experiences like that at the weekend would soon over ride any lingering resentment.

I was browsing Facebook the other day and came across an article saying we are linked with an NRL player as well as an addition to the coaching staff with years of experience. I then lost the article so have no clue whether I’d read an old article, anyone heard anything?

Not a rumour or shock really but puts to bed the speculation, Rocky leaving at the end of the year as confirmed by his agent.

Right move for both club and player. Frees up some cap and with developing Farrimond very little scope for him to get game time moving forward.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-29876894

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-29876894

I was channel surfing today on the dodgy box and it was a New Zealand channel that was covering NRL and Phil Gould was discussing how much he rates Nsemba. So he’s obviously on their radar. He’s the type of player we need to keep in SL

Exactly - I don't think we need his versatility.

Fullback - Eckersley and French
Wing - Douglas and Eckersley
Halves - Farrimond and Keighran