I can’t understand why our edge defence constantly come and umbrella in !. All a decent half back has to do is sling a pass over the defender that shoots in trying to umbrella them and it leaves the edges wide open . That’s why so many try’s are been scored by the opposition wingers , because it’s so predictable. If we just held back , numbered up and trust our selves to make the tackle it wouldn’t happen.

The lack of trust is the thing, nobody seems to trust the man on the inside to do their job and make their tackle.

The defence of Connor Wynne on Social Media is laughable. Tells you all you need to know about Facebook groups.
His ill discipline meant he missed a quarter of the game. Should have diverted his energy into maintaining a defensive line.

Also, If Connor was texting Radford earlier in the week telling him where he was playing, something needs to be done.
It’s professional sport, not banter between mates.

100% this.

The problem is even if the edge defence is bolstered all the attacking team has to do is stroll through the middle. Just like they did last night.

Our lack of basic skills is so alarming and has been for a while, simple passing and catching should be the minimum requirement for a professional rugby player but the amount of times we've got players taking passes round their knees or head or behind them is ridiculous.

Out of interest, why too soon? We’re desperate for a spark and in the first half he gave that, with an assist and some good touches. Hindsight says his pass to Faraimo was bad, but it was a good read by Faraimo. He doesn’t make that and we’re 22/24 to 8 and they have 12 players on the pitch, would be a different game. I know that’s all it’s and buts, and I’m not excusing anything, but we need all the help we can get and Connor was ready and he had to play. Unfortunately he was as bad as the rest of the team after all that!

I would assume next week we will line up with Jake back at 1, Smith into 6 to partner Gale in the halves.
I don't know much about Smith so anybody know if he would be a better option at fullback than 6?

Surely our esteemed coach will provide the answer.

Well that was fun. When your there you tend to pick more up concerning players efforts etc. For 30 min I honestly thought we would win. Even half time I did. Connor pass if sticking wr go up 24/14 and might have gone on to win. What happened next is not acceptable. Certain players throw in the towel. Hodgson will get a lot of flak rightly so. But the players deserve more. What's Ellis supposed to be doing? We went behind and once again a lot of players put there que away. I was disgusted at the lack of effort by some. Wondering around like it's a Sunday walk. I've stuck up for Hodgson but he's got to be man enough to drop or get rid of some. How the H Ell is it good enough to not give the basic effort in a professional team.

Name the players then. Which ones are the problem and which ones are you letting off. Giving some to Ellis now but you still really don't believe Hodgson is the problem do you?