Isn't Thornley close to a return too?

Smith should and will come in IMO. It’s his chance to lay a marker down and that cup game especially will be an acid test. He had an up and down game against Toulouse but there were plenty of positive signs and he had a decent Pre season. It’s those daft errors he needs to try and get rid of.

I think it has to be Smith in for Tommy if banned.

If KPP is injured I would think Zak to centre and Miski on the wing.

Would like to see Bevan on the bench rather than 4 forwards. Isa and Bateman can cover injuries to the backs - options for Cust/Field to go into 9 or 6 and french have a short spell back at FB.

Only 1 match for Tommy

If Smith doesn’t come in for TL that’s a massive vote of no confidence and I can’t see him having a future at the club. Has to play it imo.

I'm sure he's got like 3 years left on his deal. He isn't going anywhere, even if he plays or not.