Not the first time i've heard/read that Lovodua doesn't fancy playing at 9. I think he would make a good 13 but we already seem pretty stacked in that area.

A utility overseas player in a bit of a luxury in current set up, we need a hooker for next season.

Correct Dave is he worth all the hype, I'd rather Danny have one more year with Balmforth of the bench so Danny can help him not sure Lover is as good as he's made out to be.

Lovodua needs to find his position.

I know he has his faults, but wouldn't mind Dywer next season, at least he offers some threat with his running game.

Sounds a shambles if players are dictating where they’d rather play.
Not sure he can do a job there yet.
If not get Dwyer in.

I also think we need to persist with Connor at 6, as I think that's where the plan to play him next season, give him the next few games to see how he goes, got to give players a few games to find their form.

If that is true then sorry but he gets no other deal with the club, we want players that want to play for the club no matter where they are asked to play.

Absolutely. Get rid.

Signed as a hooker and that looks the best position for him.

If he’s not happy with that then goodbye and sign a proper hooker.

This is a crazy situation. Lots of us have been saying why hasn't Lovodua been playing hooker and the reason he hasn't could be because he doesn't want to play there!!

What does that say about his attitude. I wonder if that could be why his contract extension has not been announced. If we haven't re-signed him get a specialist hooker in who wants to play there.

Id play Smith as hooker off the bench this weekend, see how he goes, but use him properly bring him on after 20 minutes and take Houghton off, particularly in the heat.

To be honest Dave if Houghton plays I just can not see BH spelling him as that just seems to be an alien concept its as though its written in stone he plays for 80.

I don't get the fascination with Lovodua. Played well first few games, but everyone can see he isn't much of a half, and he definitely isn't a 2nd rower.

Maybe explains why there has been no news of a contract extension other than a reference to who Hoy would be playing alongside.

Not just him obviously but Lovodua has been very disappointing of late.

Worrying that we could be going into next season with the hooker role still not sorted

We look as though we’re going down the versatile / non specialist route for the pivots.

He's probably fed up with being moved around. Maybe nows the time to give him the number 9 shirt