If this is a prelude to seeing how he goes before signing him fulltime for next year instead of mathers then i can see mileage in it. Better bet than Tansey or Mcgoldrick thats for sure. If its just as a stop gap for this season then its a waste of money as we have enough cover in the squad already.

Thought we needed a big barnstorming aggressive prop? Think thats more of a priority than another utility back.

Not with how Mathers has been performing ?

Dear me. He is way above the quality of any other player you have. Does it really matter which position he plays?

Excellent fullback, better winger than you currently have, and before he went to union was when he played centre and certainly looked better there than what you currently have. Can also switch to half back or hooker if required.

He deserved to get away from Leeds, because he is better than a reserve, and I hope he shows you exactly what he has in his locker.

That is potentially a very good signing/trialing/loaning or whatever it is.

Happy if true and would surely slot in at full back with mathers struggling of late.

He'll be playing centre at a guess with collis and mellers crocked for another 3 week at least. Personally think he'll go ok.

Better than Aiton or Amor?
No.

Considering the other thread that says Sellers is out for 2 months, I'd say he is very much needed.

Makes more sense with the news those two are out.

Yes. Far more quality. He is a proven match winner from individual quality.

Could Amor play any of the back positions better than Smith? No, but I bet Smith would make a better shot at Prop than Amor would at fullback.

Could Aiton play any of the back positions better than Smith? No, and I bet Smith would make a better shot at Hooker (which he is actually very good at) than Aiton would at fullback.

i think smith is a decent player, and i am not sorry to see him at the club

isn't he a goalkicker?

I disagree. I think Aiton and Amor are better quality players.

Good for you. I suppose when you are limited to seeing only that sort of quality every week you have no choice but to think that's as good as it gets.

I can assure you that Smith will be a most excellent signing for you.

and yes, he can kick.