I think the idea of starting Haynes on the wing instead of full-back was to keep him out of the firing line cos if he had had a bad game it could have knocked back his progression big time.

Having said that, there's always a chance he could have played full-back and had a cracking game.

I've said on another thread if brisc plays wing he looks clueless so by not exposing haynes at full back we could have exposed him more out of position. He looked great running onto a high ball / grubber just out of position in defence as were most of our players tonight. Wonder if man united would play Rooney in defence.

I think we saw tonight just what Briscoe brings to the team because of his absence.
As well as his great defence, superb postional play etc etc he is also the one who organises the defensive line.
The Quins 1st try would not have been scored IMO because he would have read the kick and Fitz doesnt have that ability.

more worryingly how bad is that Haynes!!!

Jeez, a winger wearing a scrumcap says it all

I dont!!

Bl00dy hell, you weren't that bad.

You may have missed Briscoe but you don't miss him as much as we do!!

You're not kidding. McCarthy-Scarsbrook must have made more metres than the rest of our props put together (though I thought wheeldon had a good game). We've lost the forward for the last 3 weeks running. We need Vella and Lovegrove back as it's clear we don't have the strength in depth.

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Yeah I agree, was a very soft try to concede at the time (although it was well worked). Having said that, I dont think having Briscoe in the team last night would have made you won, far too many individual errors and Quins were just the better team.

I agree, although I have been shot down in flames in the past for saying it.

Played a blinder for England.

(Got my kneeling mat Captain Dave. )