If he goes with Arona and Kelepi at prop, and assuming Fifita plays, then two from Kopzcak, Green and King will miss out. Kelepi and Ashurst will be in the second row in my opinion, with Batch and possibly Pitts competing for the bench spot.

Unless I misunderstood what CC was saying on Trinity TV he sees Tangonoa as a front rower but I may have got that wrong. Personally I don’t think it matters much as he would be equally effective at both.

I think he said two maybe three more signings but don’t know if that included Wood.

Either way I don’t think he’s interested in any more specialist props unless as I say I got it wrong.

Looks to me like he wants a Swiss Army knife pack with lots of utility and long minutes, which makes sense to me.

I’ll have another listen when I get the chance.

Also regarding the pack we shouldn’t forget Arundel. He’s probably fourth choice centre with the arrival of Atkins, added to that the emergence of Croft’s last year and that other young giant who’s just been promoted to first team (sorry forgot name).

In the last few games Arundel played really well on the pack so even more cover in the back row.

So, the squad is building nicely, once again there is seemingly plenty of cover - I say that because there 'seemed' to be last season!
Like others, I would much prefer KT in the second row. Not because he couldn't do a stint propping, I'm sure he could, but I think after an off season he would be devastating running out wide.
But - coaches call !

They’re saying on the Halifax board we won’t be signing Tangata, don’t know if there’s any truth in it

Thought this would have been a no brainer, i know he takes a quota spot but i'd have thought its unlikely we'll bring 2 over from NRL.
He wont be able to command huge money and has fit in well and performed with the team.

He has been hanging about with the Wakey lads in off season, so hope the rumour on halifax board isn't true.

We need another prop i feel for next year.

Seb ikahihifo.

What about him? Someone earlier mentioned him not being wanted by you lot but I think most will agree his last 2 years have a been a huge comedown from when he first arrived in SL & made the dream team in 2017 and was of the best Props in SL. I'd be interested to know what's happened to him, he'sstill only 28 so should be at his prime atm.

No thanks

Reported that Ikahihifo has joined Salford

Was reading on Serious About Rugby League on my way into work this morning.

There is a story about a bit of a transfer merry go round in the NRL, surrounding Sydney Roosters, and it looks like some of their players are being released, two of which were props, think one was called Tetevano, and the other was Hargreaves.

Didn't see as to whether or not they're staying in Aus or looking further afield.

There was also those names brandished about 2-3 weeks ago, that were NRL players offered to super league. Sure some of these were props.

It will be just what is a good fit for us personality wise and salary wise, to fit within budget