Quote: scarrie "Smith has been quite consistent in his messaging about young players tbf, he has to feel they are physically ready for the rigours of SL rugby. Perhaps he doesn't feel some of them can handle it yet, you just have to trust his judgement.
That said, both Gardiner and Stavelely have featured so they must be considered ready so I really hope to see both of them in the team.'"
Cant say Balmforth is not physically ready to play 30 minutes off the bench.
Something not right here and i can only assume Smith doesnt rate him