The injuries in the pack are a problem. We at least need to go find a prop and second row imo. The problem is that we don't really have the youngsters coming through in the pack. If we have a lot of injuries in the backs we have Moy, the Kemps, Charles, even Westerman who I'm confident could all hold their own. In the pack I don't think any of them are ready, particularly in the front row.

[quote="Dave K.":reyy362n]Wainhoise didn't play in any pre season games, not sure if he is injured. Is Jebson injured, ld rather play him than Fash in the backrow.[/quote:reyy362n] Jebson was sent to Donny as part of the dual reg but can't see that he has played in the league so far.

I though Lewis Bienek looked a much improved prop last year for London. I wouldn't be against offering him a deal, maybe just for the rest of the season to start, with a view to extending if he earns it. Problem is I assume he's living in London. I'd also quite happily look at Will Lovell to strengthen the second row, but I think he's only ever been at London and is their captain so would be hard to tempt. I know these 2 aren't world beaters but I'm just trying to think who is actually available who are big bodies, have some experience and therefore aren't as much of a risk

[quote="Hasbag":1a7axmd0]I though Lewis Bienek looked a much improved prop last year for London. I wouldn't be against offering him a deal, maybe just for the rest of the season to start, with a view to extending if he earns it. Problem is I assume he's living in London. I'd also quite happily look at Will Lovell to strengthen the second row, but I think he's only ever been at London and is their captain so would be hard to tempt. I know these 2 aren't world beaters but I'm just trying to think who is actually available who are big bodies, have some experience and therefore aren't as much of a risk[/quote:1a7axmd0] Bienek stayed part time last season as he works in the city, so doubt he'd be willing to give that up to make a short term move to hull where he'll likely be released/not first choice when we're back at full strength, similarly with Lovell, think he's a PE teacher during the week, so again, likely won't be giving up a career to make a short term move to us

[quote="Hasbag":s3qrm105]I though Lewis Bienek looked a much improved prop last year for London. I wouldn't be against offering him a deal, maybe just for the rest of the season to start, with a view to extending if he earns it. Problem is I assume he's living in London. I'd also quite happily look at Will Lovell to strengthen the second row, but I think he's only ever been at London and is their captain so would be hard to tempt. I know these 2 aren't world beaters but I'm just trying to think who is actually available who are big bodies, have some experience and therefore aren't as much of a risk[/quote:s3qrm105] Jesus wept … I’d hope for much better than them two.

[quote="FC Callum":1ld0zh05]Jesus wept … I’d hope for much better than them two.[/quote:1ld0zh05] I wouldnt set your hopes too high. There isn't much available 2 weeks into a season and with limited cap space available while needing to strengthen 3 different positions. Somebody like Sam Eseh is arguably the best we could hope for.