I also disagree. I cannot see any way the championship is a lot stronger. London are performing well but their squad is the same or weaker than last year. Toulouse look to be improved but they didn't make the top four last year. Leigh are replacing ourselves. Toronto are obviously new and add to the depth in the league. I would say it is slightly stronger at best.

I'm sure Leigh were saying the same thing this time last year but I do not see anything to be worried about from the championship thus far. That may change if Toronto add a few more players but unless they do I do not see them challenging SL sides. Leigh still look strong on paper but have a hell of a job on to make the top 4. London we have already put to bed in friendly when we had a lot missing and they were at full strength.

I don't mean to take away from the championship as it is a very exciting league this year.

I am loathe to criticise TS due to his experience and vast knowledge of our game. In my opinion the thing we are lacking in Rovers play is speed and intensity, plus we have hardly had a settled side, we have missed the enthusiasm of Lawler and Donno, lost Addy, now Lunt. We look lethargic and seem to play with an attitude of well there's always next weeks game we can win.

Well, so glad the boys have made me eat my words..

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