Walker Tindall Sutcliffe Carlos Mcintosh Hoy Trueman Ashworth Nu Brown Ese'ese Scott Okunbur Sao
Pele Brown Houghton Cator
I get the feeling that Scott would transition better into Second Row then Carlos, Scott appears to get bigger and stronger every pre season so a full pre season focused on this position could see him excel there.
I would like to see Sao at 13, his original position when we had signed him. He has the engine and the skill to play in this position and offers much more then the likes of Cator or Fash.
We actually have the luxury of options with our spine, Walker at FB is probably a certainty. Hoy and Trueman I could see been a decent partnership, with Trueman taking more of the reigns and Hoy using his kicking game. Although he will probably wear the number 7 next season I would like to see Nu Brown in at hooker with the likes of Houghton/Smith/Balmorth spelling for him off the bench. It's an extra creative player on the pitch and his selection for the NZ squad proves this is most likely his favoured position.
Overall, this squad is far from the best we've had in recent years. But what it does have is options which makes it exciting. Having said this, I still think we are a SR and a top class winger away from been a shoe in for the top 6. 7-8th is a realistic position to reflect the squad. However find some form and luck we could get up the top half of the league.
Pretty much spot on for me can't disagree with this team I thnk generally that's how I'd go too.
Depends on how pre season and friendly goes. Assuming everyone is fit I'd go Walker Tindall Carlos Sutcliffe Hot Truman Esse Brown Sao Okunbor Staverly/Jebson Cator Subs Pele Houghton Ashworth Scott