Regarding the flyhalf choice - I suppose it depends upon the overall style of play (I don't mean aesthetically) we want to carry out. The most successful Prem club play very successfully with a limited 10 and an ageing if robust 12, with all their flair in the 13 to 15 channels plus 11
We don't have to have our Barry John at 10 especially if there are several second receivers in the team, especially at 15,so if Sops is off, which I would be sad about, then with appropriate back three selection and a tweaked game plan, we can decide on a more "solid" option at 10
I loved watching Danny and others play and I'd hope Jacob gets game time - but like Smith at Quins, however good you are, its a hard step up, especially if you are young and first choice 10. I'd hope we'd have a pool of FHs, we would need someone for next season with some time under their belt.
Any ideas?