Jackson Hastings staying?

Quote: Father Ted "I do hope Smith doesn't go on loan next year. If Hastings and TL are both playing here next year then one would think Jacko would play 6 and Smith at scrum half. TL might have the 7 shirt and start the "big" games. For the most part of the season Smith should start with TL being the bench half, covering 9 as well. Field might well start the season on the wing if Marshall is out injured as seems likely with Burgess departing and rumours of Manfredi on his way. This could change once the grounds firm up and the middle of the pitch is not soft under foot. Starting an offloading game with Field playing down the middle could be devastating.
What we do need are two kickers on the field, one gets targeted and closed down, So with the main kicking duties having been taken off TL and given to Hastings then Smith is the obvious choice.'"

I’m not advocating Smith to go out on loan but just pure speculation on my part of a potential outcome if Hastings & TL sign contract extensions

Personally I’d have Smith in the starting 17 for the SF and hopefully GF but I think Lam will stick with 4 forwards on the bench particularly if SOL or Clubb are in the 17.

Smith even at this stage of his career has a good kicking game and offers the unexpected for example his display at Huddersfield earlier in the season