Yes I have still got the Hull Badge on my calf but as I've lost about 9 stone it's not as Lardy anymore but thanks for asking!

And if that's the level of your intellect trying to bring my old weight issues into it then you really are a numb half wit.

You always were a touchy barsteward. So the gastric band worked? Only another 8 stone to go then?

It did when he started running but had some injections and more treatment n looking good now. Should/could be right for brad although he doesn't think he'll be risked n given extra week.

Great post, and I agree about the pack, but having Horne on the bench and coming into the loose forward role 25mins into the game could open up a lot of tired packs, also his defence is awesome and wouldn't worry me to see him playing in that role. However not all game...

Must admit to being in the baldy camp on this one.
Miller starts at 7 for me, he's our scrum half, hopefully for several more years.
DJ''s long kicking game is good but I want a bit more from him going forward.
Hasn't had the best first of seasons on the injury front to be fair.

PG's shout on who partners Miller, probably depends whose ready to comeback first.

Ah ok, that's good news. Maybe off the bench this week to prepare for the QF then. Would like to see how Horney and Miller go together.

If all three are fit what about Horne going to 13 with the other two in the halves? Horne certainly adds a lot defensively. Didn't Gentle say something earlier in the year about signing another ppivot so that we had three on the park? Wouldn't be a bad situation to be in

Apart from the fact that our forwards would get steamrollered. Horne is a stand off. If he's not playing in the halves (or covering full back) he shouldn't play.

How about horne and holdsworth at prop and miller as loose forward then?

That'd only work if we put O'Meley at full back.

No, Houghton to fb as he's our best tackler

The only way to realistically shoehorn them all into the same 13 is Horne at full back, but then I like McDonnell. Just trust Gentle to make the right call.

From an outsiders perspective: If Horne is better than Miller it is only slightly, and Miller will surpass Horne sooner rather than later. Surely youre better off giving Miller the time needed to develop into the potential long term scrum half youve needed for so long? If you need to play Horne anywhere could he do a job at 13? If not he is a better back up half/13 than most teams have.

i would go for holdsworth and horne if fit - we played some pretty good rugby with these 2 in tandem before they got injured. miller is a good young player but this is a big game and you can't buy experience for these games. i would think about putting him on the bench but probably go for heremaia as he is more versatile (covers halves and hooker).

miller is one for the future and needs an extended pre season with the team to fully bed in

Holdsworth should be back for Friday and Horne is likely to be available for the semi.

Along with Miller, there are pros and cons for all three but after the last few seasons how good is it to have a positive half back selection problem.

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