True, I'm a huge Carlos fan. In lockdown I've been watching back some of the CC games and I think his contributions have been underplayed. I really hope he stays.

Itl be very interesting to see what Last does.

Just before Connor got injured against Catalans he out Fonua away twice after moving to centre from halfback, personally I think that partnership will be explosive.

The waters are muddies by Carlos who is very underrated and posts brilliant stats, likewise for Griffin. I'm wondering do we play Griffin starting at second row or coming off the bench. Or do we drop one of Connor or Carlos and keep Griffin at centre?

Big conundrum

With Last touching on creativity, I think he l find a place for Connor at centre alongside Fonua.

I think with the high number of games in a short time period we'll probably see plenty of combinations and horses for courses depending on the opposition. Defending v Hurrell as an example.

I agree Mrs Barista

Expect a lot of squad rotation, Taylor touched on it too.

Hopefully luck with injurys and our strength in depth will see us rise.

I'm hoping players like Houghton and Shaul are spelled too, itl be a shame if some are percieved as must play regardless of form when we have good youngsters particularly in Johnstone and Wynee to keep them fresh

Keeping the players fit and fresh is going to be vital if we are hoping for any success this season.

Rotation and interchange is going to have to be spot on.

I know this is true every season, but even more so this year.

cant wait till next week, looking forward to the matches today as well

I might just go and cheer them in and out of the ground and watch the game in Skyrack.
Nowt better to do.

Woth Taylor out injured and looking at Kelly's shape,I'd go with

Shaul
Faraimo
Carlos
Griffin
Fonua
Connor
Sneyd
Bowden
Houghton
Ellis
Jones
Ma'u
Savelio

Sao
Satae
Cator
Kelly

What's he done?

Back injury....

:2duh1mw6] "“Scott could have played on for a few weeks, but he’s not 100% so there is no point in making his injury worse and then loose him for the full year. We’ve taken the decision to get him treated now and back to full fitness as soon as possible for the remainder of the season.

“Masi’s had a knock on his shoulder in a tackle which did a bit of damage and playing him is not worth the risk. He’s in rehab and should be available later this month".'"

Taylor has just confirmed he's out for the restart

Is Matongo ever not injured?

I think it's time for Brown to replace him

Frustrating to restart without Taylor but I suspect all teams will pick up injuries in the first few rounds.

Hopefully Bienek and Brown will get a chance.

Played 46 games or so games in 2018/19, so doing think injuries are a big problem.

Agreed with you and other posters that Brown should be above him and Fash,these two wont be everything more than steady SL props (You do need these type of players to balance the cap) but Brown could be a superstar, I'll be disappointed if he doesn't at least play half the games this season, given the chance I think he will stand out and be a horse choice prop next season.