Quote: barham red "Sounds like a great signing, will add some size to your back row and if he plays inside the binman it’ll certainly be an imposing pair. Wouldn’t read too much into him not working out in RU, it’s a very different game and suits some players more than others. Been more players (some very good RL players) who have gone across and failed rather than the Jason Robinsons of this world.
The only down side of the signing will be if he replaces Crooks (long term)and it disillusions the lad too much and his head gets turned. Still you need to worry about todays team I suppose and was surprised Sa is only 26, always thought he towards the end of his career.'"
Crooks needs taking out of the firing line before it gets too late IMO. A player like Yeaman is old enough and wise enough to cop for the crack of a whip but Crooks I am not so convinced yet. He could do with having time away from the first team to bulk up and work on his D, maybe send him to work at Donny for a few weeks.
In the long run it will be better for his development IMO. He is still only young and if he spends this year developing and improving on his weaknesses he still can be a starting centre for us from next season and will only be 21. Whilst we sometimes are reluctant to throw youngsters in I think its also important to not just throw them in and leave them to be rabbits in the headlights.