Have to say I've been disappointed with the interchanges in the last couple of games. For me, we should bring our impact players on before 1/2 time rather than just into the 2nd half, when the opposition have had a 15 minute rest. Surely Houghton and Moa would have more effect against a tiring side around the 30 minute mark? Also think we're overplaying Dowes and Cusack. I know they can do long stints, but that doesn't mean they are as effective in thsoe stints as they would be if they spent another 10 minutes or so each on the sidelines. Likewise, both 2nd rowers are being asked to do the full 80 minutes. We looked like we had nothing to offer against Cas in the last 15 minutes, partly due, I'm, sure to the length of time the forwards had to put in.

Usually I would agree about Dowes and Cusack but this season I haven't seen them been inneffective once imo. The past three games, as much as I think he looks useful, I'm starting to think having Moa on the bench isn't good for the team. At the moment, he is only playing 10-15 minutes a game. We should play him for longer (the past two games, he hasn't looked buggered when he has come off so I'm not fully sure why he isn't playing longer tbh) or use someone else we can get at least 25-30 minutes out of

Agree, I think Agar decides on Thursday what his changes are going to be!

Having said that, I'm not going to get on his back about it just yet, we are 5/6 afterall, but it is a slight concern.

I know for a fact that kear used to decide them in advance of the game

How many did we make on Friday? Didn't seem like the full 12.

I do not think having 2 hookers on the bench and only 2 forwards on the bench, specially if one is moa and not playing him.

our forwards was out on there feet on Friday we was shattered what is the point in playing mao and thacks for 10 Min's i think the subs or lack of them cost us the game on Friday take nothing away from cas as they played well but i think we would of won if we subed our forwards better the hole point is so your forwards get rest and that when they come back on they are fresh and have plenty of energy we all no thacks has more than 10 mins in him and if moa is not match fit put him in the reserves for a week or two

can we have that again, with some bits to breathe in!!!

I know it's only a forum, but come on.

My fear is that if Dowes or Cusack get an early injury. Having a player on the bench, that can only do one 10 minute spell, is very risky. I think Moa will go on and prove to be a great find, but he needs to be able to do, at least two spells of 15 - 20 mins.

We also need to test King early in the season, if he's going to front up like he did early last year then great.

At the moment, I would prefer King on the bench. I think it would also help raise Thacks game.

For Quins i would actually play a back row of Radford, Tickle and Lee with Manu, King, Thacks and Houghton on the bench.

Lee deserves a starting space for me after having a really good 20 mins v Cas.

Not enough back cover on that bench mate.

Why do we need back cover?

In case one gets injured, maybe?