Quote: Hullrealist "I’d agree with that team, there’s a few players who will be unlucky to not be selected and I don’t know the last time I’ve felt that.
I imagine we might see griffin play for Savelio, with his history if injuries Tony might want to ease him in.
Crazy to see how far Taylor has come with a preseason under his belt. Hopefully we’ll get the 2016/2017 version of himself.
I’d have liked another friendly next week in prep. Playing the reserves squad with the likes of Savelio, Evans, Ligi & Carlos all getting a short sharp stint'"
Same for me really, can't remember the last time I looked at our possible 17 and thought there's a few that are unlucky to miss out.
Think both Dwyer and McNamara have earned their place to start against Cas. As you mention I wonder if Griffin will be in the 17 over Savelio with Smith preferring not rushing any player back? There's another 2 weeks to go before the game so anything can happen between now and then. Wouldn't be surprised if later this week Smith has some type of warm upgame in house for the likes of Carlos, Savelio, Ligi, Evans, Cator and Griffin (after being ill) to stretch their legs in game type situation. .
Certainly isn't going to be an easy game against Cas but the signs are there for an improvement on previous seasons in terms of the brand of rugby we will see, the effort and our results. After last seasons pitiful capitulation against Cas at home there is an added incentive to right those wrongs and not have any repeats.
For the first time in a long while I'm genuinely looking forward to the game rather than having that feeling of dread as the game approaches.