Quote Cherry.Pie="Cherry.Pie"Is this just an announcement for the players who were out of contract this year or does it suggest most of the other young players on the fringes of the squad (e.g. Powell, Crosby, Tomkins, Carberry, Spencer, Murphy, Lloyd and Burke) have been retained?
It's going to be interesting to see how this all works out with no under 20's or reserve side. What would happen if, just as an example, Matty Smith starts the season badly and is replaced by Powell? Would Smith have to play for South Wales to keep up match fitness along with other fringe players?
I'm assuming the link up between Super League clubs and Championship clubs would allow them to send first team players needing match fitness otherwise there could be some real issues should players need the opportunity to regain match fitness after injury.'"
Fringe players/first team players not in the 17 will be playing closer to home!
