TRP

[Raggs]

How many prem quality 10s are going to be willing to be third in line?

[Peej]

Well realistically they'd probably be 2nd or first given that Atkinson is still effectively a child and has a lot of learning still to do.

[Rossm]

Well realistically they'd probably be 2nd or first given that Atkinson is still effectively a child and has a lot of learning still to do.

Peej, he's 19. Would you like to be called a child when you were 19?

[HDAWG]

Well realistically they'd probably be 2nd or first given that Atkinson is still effectively a child and has a lot of learning still to do.

I'm inclined to agree, Atkinson is a talent, but still young enough to justify a savvy veteran fly half in the squad. Now Gopperth, Mills and Miller are all capable, but are utility backs. Then the problem is having a player sit behind 2 younger guys. Very difficult situation.

[Shugs]

Surely "savvy veteran" is a phrase that could have been written for Gopperth. I don't think we'll get anyone as good, willing to play a bit part. In any case, Blackett has categorically stated we're not looking for anyone. Reading between the lines I think we'll see Lee target the front row to strengthen.

[Peej]

Hence the phrase "effectively".

I think that actually you could approach a current Prem 2nd choice fly half and say, "hey, here's a chance for you to come in and really push to be number 1 somewhere." Do you think Burns has gone to Tigers thinking he'll be picked over Ford?

[coddy]

Except Ford will be away with England a lot whilst Umaga is unlikely to be.

I'm happy with Jacob, Charlie and Jimmy as our Fly Half options.