Deserves his place. Gives his all every time.

I thought that he'd had a couple of half decent games whilst Vaughan was out, but last week's 4 carries for 24 meters was almost Dudsonesque.

14 minutes

Quite happy with Crowther. Good work rate especially in defence & tough as hell. Must have been difficult to leave out vs. Saints.

I must admit to being quite pleased with Musgrove's recent performances more by impression than backed up statistically.

Crowther being picked is fine, he's a grafter that's for sure and the more Sam instils the idea that we are operating a meritocracy has got to motivate all involved to get their names on the next team sheet, hopefully in a week's time.

NTW

On Wednesday I asked was there a case for Crowther to come into the 17. I did not mention names but I did ask on the Saints thread was there a reason why Musgrove never came back on, there was no mention of injury. Anyway this is going to be an intense match and I much prefer Crowther’s energy for this.

Off-side penalty then gave a 6 again for not being square that led to their first try on Saturday. Cant afford the same again tonight.

Interesting decision, and on balance a good one.