Quote: NickyKiss "I think the ideal scenario is that Hastings stays along with Tommy and Harry Smith takes on a bigger role, with him starting more games and Tommy helping cover Powell and the both halfback positions. If you’re going in to a game that you think will be an all out battle like last Friday against Saints then you always have the option of starting Tommy and keeping Smith back.
The only thing that makes me think both Hastings and Tommy won’t stay is the impending signing of Field. It seems unlikely both will stay if he comes in, especially now French is staying. It should all be one clearer in the next few weeks.'"
The thing that worries me about the above - it seems all or nothing.
Hastings is really key to this and out him, Field, Tommy & Smith he's the real king pin. He's difference between that been a perfect mix and one with real question marks over it.
We've been (rightly) throwing praise at Tommy, but like you said earlier he's been allowed to concentrate on his strengths. Him going back to being the dominant HB seems like a step back.
Field & Smith could both be either world-class, or not fullfil their potential. No one knows as they've not had a run. I'd be apprehensive if they were both our starting HB's in 2021.