Miller and Rankin play too wide from the play of the ball, nine times out of ten Westerman is first receiver and then onto Miller,Rankin. Our play of the ball is too slow and too lateral. We are trying the dummy runner plays but because of the above oppositions see it coming and sniff it out.
Are they good enough? Probably not. Rankin gets the ball where the fullback should be and Miller is surrounded by the time he receives. Neither dictates the play but the best half backs struggle if their pack is bullied as ours was yesterday and on other occasions this year!
They both need to find the way to dictate play or neither will make it as a half end of!

You're right, it was. Rankin's scored tries though.

I agree. Harsh on Rankin, but as has been said, Miller is the only SH at the club and it should be him and one of Horne/Rankin.

I'd forgotten they'd played together already but you're absolutely right.

Best performance in the halves was away at Saints by a mile. First half, best rugby we've played in yonks. 2nd half went away from us, had no ball whatsoever, one of those 'momentum' games.

Have criticized miller quite a bit on here lately but iam rather looking forward to see how he goes alongside a more experienced halfback who hopefully will help him out. I really hope it goes well and I end up eating humble pie! Good luck jacob