interview here with Matt www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/27221719

interview here with Matt www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/27221719

Hampshire is a massive talent and we need to the him down. However I don't feel fullback is for him, going forward yes, but under a high ball and defensively he will be too exposed as he isn't that great in any of those areas.

Not giving Bowen a new deal in order to force a player into a position just because we don't want to lose him isn't a good idea.

There is another option if Bowen stays and that is to still give Rocky the number 1 shirt (if that's where the club feels he is destined to play) and use Bowen as cover and rotation; much like was suggested for Carmont in his final season.

I look at this in a different way. If we re sign Bowen, then we will be more inclined to play Hampshire at 6 next year. Which is where he should play. Win-win.
Get him signed up.

I agree on both counts. Just posted similar views in another thread.

I think short term full back is the best place for Hampshire. There is no doubting his or Williams' talent but to put them both in at 6 and 7 won't do either if them any good. I can see Rocky (and Sam T) following the Lockyer route from gaining 1st team experience at FB and moving to stand off once established.