This, and Murphy and Linemam on the wings, going by what I saw this morning

We obviously saw the same things!

If the new coach is training them harder ,this could\should make Lyne a lot fitter ,still the best tackling we got .Hope he can get back to out best attacking again

Tackling with Lyne has never been an issue but I’ve always had reservations on his defensive positioning/sliding across. More so since he’s put on some muscle and lost that athleticism from his early years.

Lyne is still a good player but his main strength these days is when he drives forward direct and close to the line using his strength. He’s a good meter gainer (when facing the right direction).

Over and above all I just want to see a thoroughly committed, determined and professional effort from the team for the full 80. Hard defence and smart attack, they’ve trained hard by all accounts. This is what it’s all for - 80 minutes a week. It would be so good to get up there in the table and come out strongly.

To make it clear though I will 100% back every player who takes to the field tomorrow. I’m excited and can’t wait. New season and new hope.

Tackling with Lyne has never been an issue but I’ve always had reservations on his defensive positioning/sliding across. More so since he’s put on some muscle and lost that athleticism from his early years.

Lyne is still a good player but his main strength these days is when he drives forward direct and close to the line using his strength. He’s a good meter gainer (when facing the right direction).

Over and above all I just want to see a thoroughly committed, determined and professional effort from the team for the full 80. Hard defence and smart attack, they’ve trained hard by all accounts. This is what it’s all for - 80 minutes a week. It would be so good to get up there in the table and come out strongly.

Well Langi is back up for me but its always a horses for courses thing.
Also, I don't have the benefit of seeing him train or measure his ability to integrate/interact within the team.
I'd have to give him 5 games from my armchair before I could decide if he was a starter at centre or not.
No such problems with Lynne or Hall, even with their faults you know what you're gonna get.
Still, injuries will always force your hand.

We have had a lot of injuries to the three quarters over the last few years, I'm assuming that's part of the reason we seem top heavy with centres and wingers.

We only have 3 centres with previous SL experience. Wing thought we are well stocked. Be good to see how Law and Pratt develop.

We've Gaskell as well. Just think we're well covered across the 3/4s, and even with a couple of injuries we'd still have some decent quality to step in.

We do have Gaskell but the mmmm he will likely be playing 6.

I think we can cover 1/2 injuries. It’s all down to fitness and luck. We could have a few injuries through the season or quite a lot. Let’s hope it’s not many.

And that really worries me, I just don't think he is good enough at 6 or anywhere else

Agree and in the most important position on the field ,hope it does not cost us big time .

He's looked fine so far for me.

We didn’t win a game with him at 6 last year.

Tonight's team no Tanginoa, Langi preffered to Hall at centre but Hall on bench. Lineham preffered to Tafua