Turgut had been close, I heard Pearson tell him that before a game, in fact he should have played against Leeds instead of Downs, but he missed the reserves game the week before as he thought it kicked off later in the day!!

Agree about the wingers, Lancaster has bulked up a bit this year, I've heard that Radford doesn't think he will make it, reckon Adlard has been given a full time contract to build himself up.

Sounds like there were some massive performances in there, 4 tens given by Dan who was at the game.

Is Turgut like Downs big enough to play back row?

turgut has filled out, bit like Hadley in size

If there's one disappointment this year it's that we haven't been able to give many opportunities to these lads. After they did so well in the 8's last year I thought we'd see them really develop and play more regularly, but it hasn't happened. Hopefully now we are at the business end Radford will look to rotate a bit more and get a bit of game time for the likes of Turgut, Masi, Downs, Lancaster etc.

Why didn't Turgut play? Is he injured?

Is the Welsh trialist still playing

I'd love for the club to stage a first team v U23 friendly match next season. Would be a great chance for the fans to see the youngsters, get to know them more and see how they size up against the seniors.

What do you think his best position is, Centre or Back Row?

he is a back rower but has been tried in the centre, hes quick enough to make it at centre but seems to be stuck in the middle atm

Our relative luck with injuries has meant that younger players have had less of a chance this year as in previous years under Radford. The fact we have an under 23 team has mitigated and it's a good platform where they can develop. The fact we've had fewer injuries has obviously been a big contributor to our current position and it shows that its a fine line and balance between blooding youngsters and affecting the success of the team.

I don't see Lancaster making it in a team coached and picked by Radford. The kid has everything you want in a winger though, but because he doesn't make metres like Talanoa I don't think Radford will pick him. It's the same reason Radford wants Turgut to be a centre, it's all got to be about size.

I know what you mean. I trust Radford to build us a competitive team but it seems a shame to let all that pace go to waste.

Radders seems happy enough with Michaels and he isn't the biggest bloke.

But he hits hard and runs hard. Lancaster strikes me as a bit too concerned with his appearance to do the hard work as well as the scoring