He probably had a lot of practice in his youth. Unfortunately for Shaul, when he should have been perfecting his technique under the high ball, some nugget was playing him at hooker.

Keep playing him. He'll improve with the game time he gets. Sure he can practice things on the training ground but it doesn't compare to the pressure and intensity of a real match.
As far as I'm concerned, if we want the kid to be our number 1 fullback for years to come, he needs to be playing every time Shannon is injured. McDonnell has a year to go, which means Shaul has a year to learn the game better and show he's got what it takes.

Massive test for him on Sunday, if he does well then id play him in the final.

Before this game when was last shaul played rugby, it must have been a while, makes his performance even more impressive.

With the news of Shannon this weekend and news on Horne non-existent it is currently Shauls position to lose.

I had to work last Friday so missed the game, having never seen him play does he link into the line well ?

His attacking play n instinct seem top drawer. One of the most exciting potential talents to come through, his initial impact is probably more than Tom lineham or crooks.
That said his 3 games have been against wakefield-in a flat half paced Easter Monday game, cup against a poor lower league side, n against a team that on the night were probably at their seasons worst.
Not knocking the kid but premature to say Wembley spots his for me like some.
Yet to see him really tested in defence, not seen his link play as in launching an attack for others because his games have been simple not tight affairs were defences have needed unlocking.
Rovers will be the perfect game for him I think, he'll be tested in every department,atmosphere/pressure wise will be as good a build up as he'll get to prepare for Wembley.
That said Horne will be fit I think n I think gentle will go with him and I'd agree with that. Hornes big game experience, excellent defence,solidity in the role n the opportunity to have another pivotal player on the field will be to hard to resist.

Not really seen him fully operating yet as the 'third pivot'. In terms of style think Shaun Briscoe in his pomp when he used to put himself right in the centre of the attacking line and just push through hoping for the pass off the half break. That said Shaul has after burners that Briscoe, although quick, never had.

on fridays evidence, id have shaul in. no dobut....looks like a star in teh making, and with lineham and crooks in our backline, the future looks bright

Highlights are up now freeview on fclive. He's got pace to burn and it was nice to see him not panic and get the pass away to Miller for one of his tries.

Comedy moment of DJ running flat out for his try with Lineham just jogging along on his right shoulder

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO_Nl9m891E official match highlights, he spotted Whiting's break for his 2nd try before it had happened and linked in fairly well for Briscoe's second

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO_Nl9m891E official match highlights, he spotted Whiting's break for his 2nd try before it had happened and linked in fairly well for Briscoe's second

I was trying to work out what Lineham was saying, it looks like he asks for it then gives up and just says 'guwon mate'

Lineham was desperate for a pass towards the end of the match. Jumping up and down and waving.



Only one of our backs not to score. In fact only one of numbers 1 to 8 not to score.