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[Neils]

Lee looking for a speedy Paolo replacement assuming he will be missing for most of next season. I wonder if that is a winger?

Nothing else. Match report read is good after the event.

Sky finding it difficult to get commentators for the Lions trip.

[HDAWG]

Are there any potential academy prospects to promote? As in use Spink more and promote somebody else?

[InBetweenWasp]

Perhaps Alfie will get his crack at 13 after all.

[Shugs]

Interesting. I'd welcome a centre coming in. We've got Gopperth, Mills, Fekitoa, Spink, MLB and Odogwu but two of those have a lot of injuries and Odogwu is out long term. Very early I know but I think Atkinson would make a great 12.

[mike909]

Interesting. I'd welcome a centre coming in. We've got Gopperth, Mills, Fekitoa, Spink, MLB and Odogwu but two of those have a lot of injuries and Odogwu is out long term. Very early I know but I think Atkinson would make a great 12.

I had similar thoughts - especially now he's added a bit of timber - and if we don't think he'd make a fab 15...

Watching him, I like him at 10, but Jacob long term is class there.....I like us to play with a second 5/8th style player (NZ style) and that can be either at 12 or 15. NZ have tended towards such a player at 15 with a big 12. So if and only if Mills gets fit - we'll have the nicest of dilemmas.

Whilst Mills isn't that large a 12 I do think he'd go well with Jacob and with Minozzi, we have a class 15....so if they get fit.....choices.

[InBetweenWasp]

The thing about Jacob is that he doesn’t strike me as having the same defensive tenacity as Charlie to play Full-Back, nor the same potential force to play 12, which is why even though Charlie may well turn out to be an as accomplished (or potentially more so) 10 than Jacob we won’t see him then when Jacob is fit and available.

[JonnyD]

Scott Williams is a free agent soon - not quite as quick anymore but an experienced voice outside two young 10s

For me though Spink should absolutely be stepping up - he just needs to stay fit

[HDAWG]

Interesting. I'd welcome a centre coming in. We've got Gopperth, Mills, Fekitoa, Spink, MLB and Odogwu but two of those have a lot of injuries and Odogwu is out long term. Very early I know but I think Atkinson would make a great 12.

+1

[Old Geezer]

Huge admirer of Atkinson's skills but for me he just has not cut it at FB.  For me he is often out of position and has been found to dither and get caught.  I think we need to get him to focus on the 10/12 shirt.  I never have a problem with playing Miller at FB.  Good to hear (I think I did) that Lee is looking for another lock.  Hope Kieran stays.  Anyone know the latest?

[Chunky24]

Huge admirer of Atkinson's skills but for me he just has not cut it at FB.  For me he is often out of position and has been found to dither and get caught.  I think we need to get him to focus on the 10/12 shirt.  I never have a problem with playing Miller at FB.  Good to hear (I think I did) that Lee is looking for another lock.  Hope Kieran stays.  Anyone know the latest?

Be an interesting selection at 15 next week with Ford launching his spiral bombs.

[JonnyD]

Huge admirer of Atkinson's skills but for me he just has not cut it at FB.  For me he is often out of position and has been found to dither and get caught.  I think we need to get him to focus on the 10/12 shirt.  I never have a problem with playing Miller at FB.  Good to hear (I think I did) that Lee is looking for another lock.  Hope Kieran stays.  Anyone know the latest?

Think Brookes is long gone, Lol even let it slip in commentary one week. Must be a hold up with Toulon that is keeping the announcement private for now as it is believed we have signed Scholz as his replacement and he has already been released by the Scarlets so no issue announcing him 2 maybe a hold up on Brookes’ medical

Blackett has mentioned 2 locks and a lineout option at 6 to come in.

[mike909]

Huge admirer of Atkinson's skills but for me he just has not cut it at FB.  For me he is often out of position and has been found to dither and get caught.  I think we need to get him to focus on the 10/12 shirt.  I never have a problem with playing Miller at FB.  Good to hear (I think I did) that Lee is looking for another lock.  Hope Kieran stays.  Anyone know the latest?

Given his lack of experience and the bonus of his play going forwards - I'd think he could improve a lot at 15.

[JonnyD]

Just reading Evans and Fifita at the Canes are
out of contract this year.

Fifita almost came north a few years ago with Exeter so could be tempted again - starting the rumour now - Fifita would be an amazing signing

[HDAWG]

Just reading Evans and Fifita at the Canes are
out of contract this year.

Fifita almost came north a few years ago with Exeter so could be tempted again - starting the rumour now - Fifita would be an amazing signing

+1, mentioned them the other day. Evans like another Brad Shields and Fifita is just a powerhouse ball in hand.

[HDAWG]

Even commentators confused thought Atkinson was Gopperth, maybe he should be at 12.