He wouldn't be world class if he was the only player in the world

Correct….and I have yet to see anyone describe him as world class.

If you're signing him as KPP's replacement, then that's a mistake. He's not an edge forward. He's a middle forward. His lateral movement isn't quick enough for 2nd row.

I think they’ll be open minded but I fully expect that he’ll settle in to a role at prop here. We’ve played with mobile second rowers, who do 60,70,80 mins, for the best part of 15 years now (and probably longer thinking on) and I don’t see that changing. I’d be more inclined to think that we’ll see Tiaki Chan in the second row.

He is a better player than KPP

Both Walters and Chan are props and appear to be replacements for Singleton and Mago. As far as a replacement for KPP I don't know. There are rumours that we still have two players incoming but who they are and their positions is not known. At present we have back rowers such as Farrell, Isa, Shorrocks, Smithies KPP and latterly Nsemba. KPP is leaving and isa'a status for next year isn't known.

Agree we won't use Walters as a back rower unless of dire need.

To be fair. Everytime I’ve seen him play he has been half decent. Similar size and build as George Delaney just not as good. However. If you listen to the Leeds fans he’s not good enough for their 17??? I would definitely have him at saints as our 5th choice prop/project prop as there is some raw talent there

He already hates Saints. Love it

Looks every bit a second row forward.

They hate him, which is a great sign. Looks a stunning bit of business at the minute.

He certainly looks capable of playing on the edge, looks his best position currently, hes not a workhorse but seems to make things happen. On another note McDonnell is quality, nothing too flashy but works his socks off on both sides of the ball and would have been an ideal replacement for Isa, think we’ve made a big mistake letting him go.

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LOVE IT

Certainly does. That Halsall kid looked like a prospect for Hudds last night too.

I'd also probably take Austin on a one year deal for 2024 too.

Been on the pitch all game I believe although he’s hardly seen loads of the ball, I do think he’s better suited to second row which he is playing tonight but he has the frame to put on another couple of stone and become a monster at prop in a few years. Very excited by this signing and all our signings for next season who I think will improve us (Chan is a bit of a project signing imo)