Watson on Leaving

[Neils]

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/marcus-watson-exclusive-people-getting-24288090

[Rossm]

Cut down on the quantity of subs - say down to 3 front rows, another forward and one back. Salary cap has come down, so the number of players who actually turn out for a game should be reduced also. Personally, I would like to do something about the front row subs as well, but I don't know what. I've never liked the complete front row changes which now seem to be almost obligatory. Any reductions and (apparently) safety comes into account.

[Chunky24]

Cut down on the quantity of subs - say down to 3 front rows, another forward and one back. Salary cap has come down, so the number of players who actually turn out for a game should be reduced also. Personally, I would like to do something about the front row subs as well, but I don't know what. I've never liked the complete front row changes which now seem to be almost obligatory. Any reductions and (apparently) safety comes into account.

With the potential new concussion rules ruling players automatically out of at least 1 game (12 days I think) squads might need to be bigger again in key positions, might also be an issue for those who seem more susceptible to concussion.

[Peej]

The game is just too physical to limit subs. How many games have we seen where there haven't been at least two players needing to be replaced due to injury?

[Peej]

On Watson, I didn't realise his family situation. Congratulations to them all, but it must make this a much more stressful time. Probably not the time to move abroad, but what options might there be in the Premiership? Maybe Newcastle but I'm not sure who else would be in the market for a back 3 player?

Best of luck to him.

[Shugs]

Rumoured to be off to Treviso. Good luck to him.