It's always going to be difficult against a team that finished 16 points clear last year and with a virtually full strength pack to compete for 80 minutes with one missing Ma'u, Bowden, Satae, Savelio and carrying injuries to Houghton and Lane. The critical thing now is getting bodies back post the Wigan game (can't see us getting much there with so many out) - do we know timescales on any of these plus Tuimavave, Faraimo, Naulago? Kelly back is one thing but little use if the rest aren't.

One loss in three games, with a depleted team through injury and suspension and you've got the wagon ready to roll, as usual.

What was wrong with Houghton going into the match?

I’ll miss the Wigan match as out socialising

Have The Smyths in Melbourne Friday and then
Rick Astley and A Ha Sat at the local winery
Then Sunday I’ll sleep for 24 hours !

Gusty performance with players missing, the main point is we do have some who says Ratu cannot defend well and he does look out of position a few times but we went to pieces after he went off so he must bring something to the right side.

Really hope the injuries are not too bad as I still think we have the makings of a good team.

You can’t win them all Punos, although we did one year, Ratu brings that pace, which we do lack in our three quarters, we were under strength on Sunday, nothing won or lost in February. apart from two points.

I’d sleep during all those concerts, we get better bands at the bonus arena

Yes,but AP reluctant to pay for one

Masi played despite a shoulder injury, apparently.

Might explain his lack of minutes on the field.

The way our forwards are dropping Bienek will get a recall

Sorry I meant Matongo who was jabbed up. Had heard 2 were playing injured.

How many assistants do we need before the coach needs replacing?