The point is Hankinson and Isa are both behind Farrell and Greenwood in the 2nd row.
If one of those two are missing I'd prefer Hankinson over Isa, that's all.
For third choice both are capable under a capped salary bill.

Not sure what basis anybody could have for saying they’d play Hankinson over Isa in the backrow all on the back of a short spell at Salford on Easter Monday. It’s just a hunch pick with no basis or previous form to back it up.

You may as well say you’d prefer Escare at hooker over Powell even though he’s never played there just because it’s Powell.

I have nothing against us looking at Hankinson at second row by the way but at least give him and Isa a few games before giving a judgment.

What have Isa & Hankinson got to do with Edwards being a coward who reneges on a deal and IL yet again being found out announcing the signing of a non-existent contract?

Bloody ell Mathers

Me too. He was very good in his spell at Salford and was a key part of our match winning try. He’s big enough and he’s quick. He’s also used to playing on the right.

I’d also leave Smithies in ahead of Isa but I’m conscious he’s still 18 and developing. Wouldn’t want to burn him out through playing too many games.

Back to Edwards!! https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... t-16184146

Back to Edwards!! https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... t-16184146

Quote Rogues Gallery="Rogues Gallery"Back to Edwards!! https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... t-16184146'" To be honest Rogues, I have absolutely no interest in anything he does. I’m glad he’s not coming to us and I don’t care two hoots where he ends up.

Quote Rogues Gallery="Rogues Gallery"Back to Edwards!! https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rug ... t-16184146'" To be honest Rogues, I have absolutely no interest in anything he does. I’m glad he’s not coming to us and I don’t care two hoots where he ends up.

April - France announces Edwards as defence coach, Edwards said “Je suis un excitement”.

May - Edwards says “If and when he goes to France”

June - Tells France to get to France

July - Signs bumper contract with Wales after playing both Wigan and France for a better deal

The more I see the title for this thread, the more ludicrously ironic it seems.

The only thing clear from this embarrassing roadshow thus far is that Shaun Edwards rates himself more highly than most of his potential employers.

Evidently, Wigan didn't offer enough (despite him having agreed a price with them), England didn't offer enough, Wales didn't offer enough, Wasps didn't offer enough ... so now he's ended up at that last bastion of ludicrous RU overspending, France (though admittedly, he'd probably earn every penny if he could teach that comedy outfit to tackle).

In addition to all that, it's fairly clear that he never seems to mean what he says.

Seriously, could we ever have trusted this guy, contract or not, to even see a single season through as our head-coach if a better offer suddenly came along?

I think it's time to close this thread.

The guy is obviously just a money-grabbing snake who just used our name for a better deal (where have we seen THAT before?) and will no longer have anything to do with the Wigan coaching setup.

What he chooses to do in RU probably matters about as much to most of us as what colour socks he selects (and it appears that he changes his decision almost daily, along with his socks). It's meaningless.

To quote Negan, it's time to "shut that sh** down".

When you offered him the role you were about to win a grand final and had some decent players.

Youve since got rid of your only half decent players, replaced them with absolute dross and have no money nor ambition.

Why should the most sought after coach come to a tin pot club with zero ambition?