I'd probably go with Manfredi on the wing (if he comes through Wednesday o.k) and Escare on the bench.

Sounds about right.

Would it be safe to say Escare is fully fit now ?
A couple of months ago he looked like he was dragging a fridge behind him when put in the clear, no-one was catching him at the weekend, great to see.

He's the same height as Jason Robinson, I seem to recall he had no problem on the wing

Mullen is a quality option for the wing also, we really are quite blessed in that position. Marshy is likely out till Mid-March/Early-April 2020.

When's Burgess back?

20 months?

Joe 7 month

Sorry, 2019.

It was a different game back then though. Opposition wingers generally weren't as tall, and the kick to the corner wasn't as prominent.

At least a fullback on the wing should be comfortable under the high ball. I am all for rewarding players who have done well as a way of encouraging them to work hard. There is no need to rush Manfredi back whilst Morgan is performing well.

John Kear spotted it at Wembley in 1998!!

Phew

Wouldn't rule out Manfredi playing again this season, makes a nice incentive for him and with our injuries on the wing, there's a fair chance that we'll need him.

All that said, there isn't a cat in hell's chance that'd let him play any part in the Saints game, even if it means playing someone else out of position.

We'll have several games after that which are almost dead rubbers. If he's genuinely ready, play him in those.

I agree with this. Especially considering that Escare has a fair amount of experience on the wing. And Mullen, although he didn’t possess the explosiveness of Marshall or Burgess, looked assured and solid when he played on the wing earlier in the year.