This guy has been our best play ever whenever he has played last few years, amazing ability to read the game etc. seems most of threads have him as back up or cover - seems mad to me!

every pre season people say "I don't see where Whiting will fit in" then he plays 20+ games.

I think we'll have better squad rotation next season so can see him as a bench backrower

Rich has always had the knack of getting in the team when fit although he starts preseason at a disadvantage as he has had an op.

I love these threads.

He's the perfect player to have on the bench, can come on and do a stint in the 2nd row. But can also provide injury cover for the backs and at Loose Forward.

The only opinion that matters is gentle's

A lot of people on here have no clue about rugby, so I wouldn;t worry if I were you. After last season, methinks Gentle knows Whitings value, and that will do for me.

Has anyone told Rock God of this thread?

Back rowers in the 17 Ellis, Tickle, Westerman, Whiting.

Galea?

I'd deffo have Whiting on the bench to rotate the back rowers and for utility value. Westerman v Galea for the other starting spot. Prefer Westy playing wider, mind.

He's fat, he's round, he rolls across the ground and is a waste of salary cap, that Galea?

I've given up. Those who can't see Whiting's value by now never will. He was head and shoulders above Westerman last season, yet there are still those who would pick Westerman ahead of him. I don't get it, but I'm past trying to convince people. Gentle knows the score, I reckon.

Whiting has got the best rugby brain in the whole squad and got rewarded with a new 2yr deal for his displays.Dont forget,Gentle picked him to do a spcific role v Leeds at home and he walked off with mom.I would sooner have Whiting at 13 over Westerman personally and,tbh,couldnt understand the Westerman signing and i wouldnt lose sleep if his contract wasnt re-newed.

Whiting cannot be faulted mate,I am with you.